SWIFT/BIC code BNPACN22XXX
BNPACN22XXX belongs to BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch) in Guangzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPACN22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPACN22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Guangzhou |
| Country | China |
How the BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNPACN22XXX?
BNPACN22XXX identifies the headquarters of BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch) in Guangzhou, China. Use it when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch).
Are BNPACN22 and BNPACN22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BNPACN22 is the short version of BNPACN22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch) in Guangzhou.
Does BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch) use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BNPACN22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch) in China, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch) in China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch)?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BNPACN22XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPACN22XXX against the details from BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Guangzhou Branch) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.