BNP PARIBAS S.A.

BNP Paribas (French pronunciation: [beɛnpe paʁiba]; sometimes referred to as BNPP or BNP) is a French multinational universal bank and financial services holding company headquartered in Paris.[5][6][7][8] It was founded in 2000 from the merger of two of France's foremost financial institutions, Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) and Paribas.[9] It also incorporates many other major institutions through successive acquisitions, including Fortis Bank in Belgium, Direkt Anlage Bank in Germany, Banca Nazionale del Lavoro in Italy, Banque Générale du Luxembourg in Luxembourg, and Türk Ekonomi Bankası in Turkey. The group has also been present in the United States through its subsidiaries Bank of the West until 2023 and First Hawaiian Bank until 2019. With 190,000 employees, the bank is organized into three major business areas: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS); Investment & Protection Services (IPS); and Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB).

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BNP PARIBAS S.A. SWIFT Code

ID
Country
City
Bank or Institution
SWIFT Code
1
Austria
VIENNA
/
GEBAATWW
2
Austria
VIENNA
/
GEBAATWWXXX
  • Total: 2
  • 1

About BNP PARIBAS S.A.

  • Company type
    Public
  • Industry
    Financial services
  • Founded
    13 December 1822 ; 202 years ago ( 1822-12-13 ) Creation of Société Générale de Belgique , predecessor of Fortis Bank 10 March 1848 ; 176 years ago ( 1848-03-10 ) [ 1 ] creation of Comptoir national d'escompte de Paris , predecessor of BNP 27 January 1872 ; 153 years ago ( 1872-01-27 ) [ 2 ] creation of Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas , later called Paribas 23 May 2000 ; 24 years ago ( 2000-05-23 ) [ 3 ] merging as BNP Paribas
  • Headquarters
    20 Boulevard des Italiens Paris , France
  • Key people
    Jean Lemierre ( Chairman ) Jean-Laurent Bonnafé ( CEO )
  • Products
    Asset management Banking Commodities Credit cards Equities trading Insurance Investment banking Investment management Mortgage loans Mutual funds Private equity Securities services Risk management Wealth management
  • Revenue
    € 45.9 billion (2023) [ 4 ]
  • Number of employees
    186,162 (2023) [ 4 ]
  • Website
    group .bnpparibas /en /

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What is a SWIFT code?

A SWIFT code is an 8 or 11 character code used in banking to facilitate transactions and identify the bank.
What is the purpose of a SWIFT code in international transactions?

What is the purpose of a SWIFT code in international transactions?

SWIFT codes are used to route international financial transactions to the correct bank and branch. It facilitates the smooth and accurate transfer of funds between different banks and countries, ensuring that the transactions are processed correctly and securely.

How do I find my bank's SWIFT code?

You can find your bank's SWIFT/BIC code in the statements of your bank account. You can also use our SWIFT/BIC finder to get the right code for your transfer.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why does BNP PARIBAS S.A. have different SWIFT Codes?

BNP PARIBAS S.A. operates differently across various countries, regions, and branches, with variations in business operations and clearing paths. To accurately identify and process BNP PARIBAS S.A.'s cross-border payments and other transactions, different SWIFT Codes are used for distinction. Many large multinational banks have unique SWIFT Codes to their headquarters, regional branches, and overseas subsidiaries to ensure precise and secure fund transactions.

2. How do I know which SWIFT Code of BNP PARIBAS S.A. to use in a transfer?

It depends on the specific business scenario. For cross-border remittance to a branch of BNP PARIBAS S.A., you can log on to the official website of BNP PARIBAS S.A., or search the current page of XTransfer, or call BNP PARIBAS S.A. to inquire about the SWIFT Code of the branch. For international business, you should first coordinate with the relevant branch in the target country and confirm the correct SWIFT Code based on the exact information provided by your business partner.

3. Is there any pattern in the composition of different SWIFT Codes for a multinational bank like BNP PARIBAS S.A.?

Usually, SWIFT Code consists of 8 or 11 characters. For BNP PARIBAS S.A., the first 4 digits represent the bank code, which is the same for BNP PARIBAS S.A. worldwide; the 5th and 6th digits are the country code; and the 7th and 8th digits are the region code, which will be different for branches in various regions. If the code includes 11 digits, the last 3 digits represent the branch code, which is used to distinguish different branches within the same region.

4. Will the SWIFT Code for BNP PARIBAS S.A. be updated or changed?

Yes. When BNP PARIBAS S.A. undergoes an organizational restructuring, such as a branch relocation, merger or split, or when there is a significant change in the financial system of the region where BNP PARIBAS S.A. is located, its SWIFT Code may be updated and changed. BNP PARIBAS S.A. will announce the changes in advance through its official website, mobile banking APP and other channels. Therefore, when handling cross-border business, customers should pay attention to the announcement of BNP PARIBAS S.A. in time to confirm the latest SWIFT Code information, so as to avoid affecting the business.

5. Do different SWIFT Codes of BNP PARIBAS S.A. support the same scope of business?

The scope of business is different. While the same bank can operate with different SWIFT Codes for the same basic types of business, there are differences for some specialized businesses or for businesses in specific regions. For example, the SWIFT Code of some branches may be specialized to support trade finance business, while the SWIFT Code of other branches is more convenient for cross-border e-commerce collection. In addition, for some emerging markets or country-specific business, only the SWIFT Code of a particular branch may have the authority to process it. When conducting international business, it is important to check whether the SWIFT Code of BNP PARIBAS S.A. supports the corresponding business.