SWIFT/BIC code NBPAFRPPXXX
NBPAFRPPXXX belongs to National Bank of Pakistan in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBPAFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBPAFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Bank of Pakistan |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the National Bank of Pakistan SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBPA 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 BIC NBPAFRPPXXX?
The code NBPAFRPPXXX belongs to the headquarters of National Bank of Pakistan in Paris, France. Use it when you send money to an account at National Bank of Pakistan.
Does National Bank of Pakistan use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – NBPAFRPPXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for National Bank of Pakistan in France, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Pakistan in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NBPAFRPPXXX stand for?
NBPA is the bank code of National Bank of Pakistan, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is NBPAFRPP and NBPAFRPPXXX the same code?
Yes. NBPAFRPP is the 8-character version of NBPAFRPPXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to National Bank of Pakistan in Paris.
Do I need NBPAFRPPXXX to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NBPAFRPPXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.