SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPSXXX
BNPAFRPSXXX belongs to BNP Paribas Public Sector Scf in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAFRPSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAFRPS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Public Sector Scf |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP Paribas Public Sector Scf 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).
- PS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BIC BNPAFRPSXXX?
BNPAFRPSXXX identifies the main office of BNP Paribas Public Sector Scf in Paris, France. Use it when a payment to BNP Paribas Public Sector Scf does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Public Sector Scf?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNPAFRPSXXX for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BNPAFRPSXXX.
Is BNPAFRPS and BNPAFRPSXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BNPAFRPS is the 8-character version of BNPAFRPSXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to BNP Paribas Public Sector Scf in Paris.
What does each part of BNPAFRPSXXX stand for?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas Public Sector Scf, FR stands for France, PS is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does BNP Paribas Public Sector Scf have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BNPAFRPSXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for BNP Paribas Public Sector Scf in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.