SWIFT / BIC Code
BNPAFRPP
SEPA MemberBNP Paribas
BNPAFRPP is the BIC (SWIFT code) of BNP Paribas, registered in Paris. Its bank code is 30004, the code an IBAN at BNP Paribas carries in positions 5 to 9. Its IBANs are 27 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
BNPA: institution identifier (4 letters)
FR: country code per ISO 3166-1
PP: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
BNP Paribas's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇫🇷 France
France IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for BNP Paribas?
BNPAFRPP. Written with the head-office branch code it is BNPAFRPPXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BNPAFRPP mean?
"BNPA" identifies BNP Paribas, "FR" is the country code for France, "PP" is the location code.
What is BNP Paribas's bank code?
30004. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 9 of an IBAN from France. The ACPR REGAFI lists it.
How long are BNP Paribas IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from France: the country code FR, two check digits, the bank code (5 digits, 30004 for BNP Paribas), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (11 characters) and the check key (2 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to BNP Paribas?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists BNP Paribas in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 20 November 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does BNP Paribas confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 6 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is BNP Paribas's registered office?
16 Boulevard des Italiens, 75009 Paris, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 16 Boulevard des Italiens, Paris as its address.