SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPVRS
BNPAFRPPVRS belongs to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Versailles, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPPVRS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPP |
| Branch code | VRS |
| Bank | BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Versailles |
| 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.
- VRS 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPPVRS?
BNPAFRPPVRS identifies BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), a unit of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in Versailles, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BNPAFRPP instead of BNPAFRPPVRS?
BNPAFRPP is the head office of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.), while BNPAFRPPVRS points to BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAFRPPVRS.
What do the letters in BNPAFRPPVRS mean?
BNPA is the bank 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 VRS 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 other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 159 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.) in France. All of them are listed on the page of BNP-Paribas SA (Formerly Banque Nationale de Paris S.A.).
What happens if I use BNPAFRPPVRS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAFRPPVRS with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.