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BNP Paribas operates under SWIFT/BIC code BNPAFRPP from Paris, France. BNP Paribas is the largest bank in the eurozone by assets and a major EUR / USD clearer. Strong presence in Africa, the Mediterranean and Asia.
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BNP Paribas is the largest bank in the eurozone by assets and a major EUR / USD clearer. Strong presence in Africa, the Mediterranean and Asia.
If you have sent or received a SWIFT payment routed through BNP Paribas, you can verify and track it free using the UETR. Paste your 36-character UETR into the Ohmyfin homepage tracker and you will see the latest available SWIFT status — including which correspondent (possibly BNP Paribas itself) is holding the funds.
BNP Paribas's BNPAFRPP BIC follows the ISO 9362 standard: 4-letter bank code + 2-letter country code (FR) + 2-character location code (PP). Some payments may also use 11-character branch BICs that begin with BNPAFRPP.
Key facts
Bank: BNP Paribas
Primary BIC: BNPAFRPP
Head office: Paris, France
Standard: ISO 9362
Track payments routed through this bank free on Ohmyfin via UETR
Frequently asked questions
What is the SWIFT/BIC code for BNP Paribas?
The primary SWIFT/BIC code for BNP Paribas head office is BNPAFRPP. Branches use 11-character extensions of this code.
Where is BNP Paribas headquartered?
BNP Paribas is headquartered in Paris, France.
How do I track a payment routed through BNP Paribas?
Get the UETR from your bank, paste it into the Ohmyfin tracker, and you will see whether the payment is at BNP Paribas or has moved on. Tracking is free and requires no bank login.
Is Ohmyfin affiliated with BNP Paribas?
No. Ohmyfin is an independent tracking service. BNP Paribas and its trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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