SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPVLE
BNPAFRPPVLE belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Nantes, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPVLE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | VLE |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | Pays de la Loire Entreprises |
| City | Nantes |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- VLE 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 BNPAFRPPVLE?
The code BNPAFRPPVLE belongs to Pays de la Loire Entreprises, part of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Nantes, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BNPAFRPPVLE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPVLE against the details from BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) before sending.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPVLE?
BNPAFRPP points to the main office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPVLE is Pays de la Loire Entreprises. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPVLE.
How long does it take to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BNPAFRPPVLE mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and VLE is the code of the branch Pays de la Loire Entreprises.
Do I need BNPAFRPPVLE to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BNPAFRPPVLE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.