SWIFT/BIC code NBOKFRPPXXX
NBOKFRPPXXX belongs to National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, Paris Branch in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBOKFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBOKFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, Paris Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, Paris Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBOK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PP 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/BIC code NBOKFRPPXXX?
NBOKFRPPXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, Paris Branch in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, Paris Branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, Paris Branch in France?
Many banks 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.
What do the letters in NBOKFRPPXXX mean?
NBOK is the institution code of National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, Paris Branch, FR stands for France, PP is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, Paris Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, NBOKFRPPXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, Paris Branch in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are NBOKFRPP and NBOKFRPPXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. NBOKFRPP is the short version of NBOKFRPPXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC, Paris Branch in Paris.
Do I need NBOKFRPPXXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NBOKFRPPXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.