SWIFT/BIC code BNPACNBJXXX

BNPACNBJXXX belongs to BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Beijing Branch) in Beijing, China.

BNPACNBJXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNPACNBJXXX
8-character codeBNPACNBJ
Branch codeXXX
BankBNP Paribas (China) LTD (Beijing Branch)
BranchHead office
CityBeijing
CountryChina

The way the BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Beijing 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).
BJ 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

What bank uses BIC BNPACNBJXXX?

The code BNPACNBJXXX belongs to the head office of BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Beijing Branch) in Beijing, China. Use it when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Beijing Branch).

Does BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Beijing Branch) use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BNPACNBJXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Beijing Branch) in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I use BNPACNBJXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPACNBJXXX with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Beijing Branch) take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Beijing Branch)?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BNPACNBJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in BNPACNBJXXX stand for?

BNPA is the bank code of BNP Paribas (China) LTD (Beijing Branch), CN stands for China, BJ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.