SWIFT Code BNPAFRT1 — BNP PARIBAS-THEAM, PARIS

About SWIFT Code BNPAFRT1 — BNP PARIBAS-THEAM, PARIS

SWIFT code BNPAFRT1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BNP PARIBAS-THEAM in PARIS, 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-THEAM for all outward international remittances from PARIS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BNPAFRT1

The code BNPAFRT1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BNPAFRT1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BNP PARIBAS-THEAM account in PARIS, share SWIFT code BNPAFRT1 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-THEAM, PARIS must provide SWIFT code BNPAFRT1. 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-THEAM in PARIS rely on SWIFT code BNPAFRT1 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-THEAM →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BNP PARIBAS-THEAM →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BNP PARIBAS-THEAM →

How SWIFT Code BNPAFRT1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BNPAFRT1 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-THEAM.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BNP PARIBAS-THEAM receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BNPAFRT1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BNPAFRT1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for PARIS 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 BNPAFRT1 directly with BNP PARIBAS-THEAM's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.