SWIFT/BIC code BPPBFRP1XXX
BPPBFRP1XXX belongs to BNP Paribas Private Bank SA in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPPBFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPPBFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Private Bank SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP Paribas Private Bank 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.
- 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 BPPBFRP1XXX?
BPPBFRP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of BNP Paribas Private Bank SA in Paris, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas Private Bank SA.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Private Bank SA in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BPPBFRP1XXX mean?
BPPB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Private Bank SA, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does BNP Paribas Private Bank SA have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BPPBFRP1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for BNP Paribas Private Bank SA in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Private Bank SA?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPPBFRP1XXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BPPBFRP1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.