SWIFT/BIC code BPPAFR21XXX
BPPAFR21XXX belongs to BNP Paribas Assurance SA in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPPAFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPPAFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Assurance SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the BNP Paribas Assurance SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 uses SWIFT code BPPAFR21XXX?
The code BPPAFR21XXX belongs to the headquarters of BNP Paribas Assurance SA in Paris, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas Assurance SA.
Is BPPAFR21 and BPPAFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BPPAFR21 is the short version of BPPAFR21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to BNP Paribas Assurance SA in Paris.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Assurance SA in France?
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 BPPAFR21XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BPPAFR21XXX.
What does each part of BPPAFR21XXX stand for?
BPPA is the bank code of BNP Paribas Assurance SA, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Assurance SA in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.