SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPVCS
BNPAFRPPVCS belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Valenciennes, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPVCS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | VCS |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Valenciennes |
| Country | France |
The way the BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- VCS Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPVCS?
BNPAFRPPVCS is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Valenciennes, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPVCS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNPAFRPPVCS against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPPVCS to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPVCS.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPVCS mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and VCS is the code of the department BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
Has BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 159 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.