SWIFT/BIC code BNPAJESHXXX
BNPAJESHXXX belongs to Banque Nationale de Paris in St. Helier, Jersey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAJESHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAJESH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Nationale de Paris |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | St. Helier |
| Country | Jersey |
The way the Banque Nationale de Paris SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- JE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH 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 is behind BIC BNPAJESHXXX?
BNPAJESHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Banque Nationale de Paris in St. Helier, Jersey. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Nationale de Paris.
Does Banque Nationale de Paris have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BNPAJESHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Nationale de Paris in Jersey, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Nationale de Paris in Jersey?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Banque Nationale de Paris take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are BNPAJESH and BNPAJESHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BNPAJESH is the short version of BNPAJESHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banque Nationale de Paris in St. Helier.
What does each part of BNPAJESHXXX stand for?
BNPA is the bank code of Banque Nationale de Paris, JE is the ISO code of Jersey, SH is the location code 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.