The Group

As a leader in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas assists all of its customers – individuals, professionals, corporates and institutionals – in their development and in bringing their projects to successful conclusion, through financing, investment, savings and protection solutions.

A European leader with a global footprint

With a footprint in 64* countries and territories and nearly 178,000* employees, BNP Paribas is a leader in banking and financial services in Europe. Endowed with worldwide support capacities, the Group possesses platforms and leading business lines in Europe, as well as a strong presence in the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region.

*Figures as at 31/12/2024, not taking into account data from AXA Investment managers who joined the Group in July 2025.

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Our vision and our engagements

  • Since its creation in 2000, with the merger of banks anchored in the European and global economy over two centuries, the BNP Paribas Group has been a global European leader, and an essential player in serving the economy, its customers and the world in which we live, in accordance with its company purpose.
  • BNP Paribas aims to be a leader in sustainable finance by supporting its customers and partners in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy and a more inclusive society.

To discover BNP Paribas Group’s key information, download our 2025 “At a glance” brochure 

2025 “At a glance”

  • BNP Paribas is fully invested in technology and innovation in order to continually optimise the experience of its customers and employees. It mobilises the best of technology to offer them a seamless, customised, and secure experience.
  • BNP Paribas aims to contribute to a more inclusive society by paying special attention to financial and social inclusion. For this purpose, the Group is rolling out a wide range of initiatives to help its more vulnerable customers and works in the field with local partners as part of its corporate philanthropy initiatives.

To find out more about the BNP Paribas Group, read our 2024 Integrated Report 

2024 Integrated Report

BNP Paribas supports its customers on every continent - Map as of 31/12/2024*

BNP Paribas worldwide

Our teams around the world as of 31/12/2024*

144 329

employees in Europe

19 627

employees in Asia-Pacific 

5 435

employees in Africa

4 855

employees in North America

3 230

employees in South America

476

employees in the Middle East

*Figures as at 31/12/2024, not taking into account data from AXA Investment managers who joined the Group in July 2025.

A powerful and distinctive model 

BNP Paribas stands out for its diversified and integrated model and for its solid financial structure, allowing it to deliver a long-terme performance and to continue to grow by steadily gaining market shares.

Three operating divisions  

BNP Paribas Group’s activities are structured around three operating divisions linking together a set of business lines and capabilities that address the specific needs of each of its customers, including individuals, entrepreneurs, SMEs and large corporate and institutional clients. The Group’s diversified and integrated model enhances cooperation between all its business lines and helps support each customer’s projects at all key stages of their lifecycle and development.

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Stability and ethics are hallmarks of the Group’s strategic vision

The Board of Directors and the General Management, assisted by the Executive Committee, constitute BNP Paribas’s main governance bodies. They act together in the interests of BNP Paribas and its stakeholders by steering its long-term vision with an objective of sustainable growth.

The Code of Conduct stems from the shared conviction of the Board of Directors and the General Management that BNP Paribas’ success is rooted in the exemplary conduct of each of its employees. The Code of Conduct lays out rules of behaviour within the Group’s values and missions. It must be taken to heart by each of the Group’s business lines and employees. It guides each of their actions and each decision at all levels of the organisation.

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