SWIFT Code BNPAFRPPBRE — BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.), BREST

About SWIFT Code BNPAFRPPBRE — BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.), BREST

SWIFT code BNPAFRPPBRE is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.) in BREST, France. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.) for all outward international remittances from BREST. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BNPAFRPPBRE

The code BNPAFRPPBRE follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BNPAFRPPBRE

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.) account in BREST, share SWIFT code BNPAFRPPBRE with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.), BREST must provide SWIFT code BNPAFRPPBRE. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.) in BREST rely on SWIFT code BNPAFRPPBRE for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.) →

How SWIFT Code BNPAFRPPBRE Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BNPAFRPPBRE and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BNPAFRPPBRE

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BNPAFRPPBRE uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BREST only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within France.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BNPAFRPPBRE directly with BNP-PARIBAS SA (FORMERLY BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS S.A.)'s BREST branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.