SWIFT Code BPNPFRP1 — BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA, PARIS

About SWIFT Code BPNPFRP1 — BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA, PARIS

SWIFT code BPNPFRP1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA 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 BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA 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 BPNPFRP1

The code BPNPFRP1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BPNPFRP1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA account in PARIS, share SWIFT code BPNPFRP1 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 BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA, PARIS must provide SWIFT code BPNPFRP1. 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 BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA in PARIS rely on SWIFT code BPNPFRP1 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 BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA →

How SWIFT Code BPNPFRP1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BPNPFRP1 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 BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BPNPFRP1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BPNPFRP1 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 BPNPFRP1 directly with BPN-BANCO PORTUGUES DE NEGOCIOS SA's PARIS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.