SWIFT/BIC code BPCDFRP1XXX
BPCDFRP1XXX belongs to BNP Paribas Covered Bonds in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPCDFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPCDFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Covered Bonds |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP Paribas Covered Bonds SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPCD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 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 institution is behind BIC BPCDFRP1XXX?
BPCDFRP1XXX identifies the head office of BNP Paribas Covered Bonds in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas Covered Bonds.
What does each part of BPCDFRP1XXX stand for?
BPCD is the bank code of BNP Paribas Covered Bonds, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I use BPCDFRP1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPCDFRP1XXX against the details from BNP Paribas Covered Bonds before sending.
Do I need BPCDFRP1XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BPCDFRP1XXX.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Covered Bonds take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are BPCDFRP1 and BPCDFRP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BPCDFRP1 is the 8-character version of BPCDFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to BNP Paribas Covered Bonds in Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.