SWIFT/BIC code PPABPLP1OP1
PPABPLP1OP1 belongs to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Opole, Poland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PPABPLP1OP1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PPABPLP1 |
| Branch code | OP1 |
| Bank | Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Opole |
| Country | Poland |
How the Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PPAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- OP1 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 bank is behind BIC PPABPLP1OP1?
PPABPLP1OP1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A., a unit of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Opole, Poland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Polish Zloty with transfer services before you send.
Do I need PPABPLP1OP1 to send euros to Poland?
Poland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PPABPLP1OP1.
How long does a transfer to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use PPABPLP1 instead of PPABPLP1OP1?
PPABPLP1 is the head office of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A., while PPABPLP1OP1 is Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PPABPLP1OP1 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of PPABPLP1OP1 stand for?
PPAB is the institution code of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A., PL stands for Poland, P1 is the code for the city or region and OP1 identifies the department Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.