SWIFT/BIC code BPPBCHGG12A
BPPBCHGG12A belongs to BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPPBCHGG12A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPPBCHGG |
| Branch code | 12A |
| Bank | BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA |
| Branch | — |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPPB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GG Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 12A 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 BIC BPPBCHGG12A?
BPPBCHGG12A is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA, a branch or department of BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA in Geneva, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BPPBCHGG12A stand for?
BPPB is the bank code of BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, GG is the location code and 12A is the code of the branch BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BPPBCHGG12A to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BPPBCHGG12A.
Can I use BPPBCHGG instead of BPPBCHGG12A?
BPPBCHGG points to the main office of BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA, while BPPBCHGG12A is BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BPPBCHGG12A if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BPPBCHGG12A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPPBCHGG12A against the details from BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.