BNP Paribas SWIFT Code: BNPAFRPP

BNP Paribas SWIFT Code: BNPAFRPP

The SWIFT/BIC code for BNP Paribas is BNPAFRPP. BNPA identifies BNP Paribas, FR stands for France, and PP is the location code for Paris, where the bank's head office is located. This code is used for international wire transfers to BNP Paribas accounts in France.

BNP Paribas is the largest bank in France and one of the largest in the eurozone. It operates in over 65 countries and has separate SWIFT codes for its subsidiaries in different regions — always confirm the correct code with your recipient.

How to Send a Wire to BNP Paribas

To send an international wire to a BNP Paribas account in France, you'll need the recipient's IBAN (French IBANs start with FR followed by 25 characters), the SWIFT code BNPAFRPP, and the recipient's full name. The bank's head office address is 16 Boulevard des Italiens, 75009 Paris, France.

EUR transfers within SEPA settle within one business day and often within hours. International wires from outside SEPA take 1 to 4 business days, depending on the sending country and currency.

BNP Paribas Fees and Correspondent Banking

BNP Paribas charges between €10 and €50 for outgoing international wires depending on the destination and currency. Incoming wire fees vary by account type. SEPA transfers within Europe carry minimal fees — typically under €1 for standard transfers.

As a major correspondent bank for EUR transactions, BNP Paribas frequently acts as an intermediary for cross-border payments. This means the SWIFT code BNPAFRPP may appear in transfer routing details even for payments not destined for BNP Paribas accounts.

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