SWIFT/BIC code BNPANL2AXXX
BNPANL2AXXX belongs to BNP Paribas S.A. - The Netherlands Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPANL2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPANL2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas S.A. - The Netherlands Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
How the BNP Paribas S.A. - The Netherlands 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.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A 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 BNPANL2AXXX?
The code BNPANL2AXXX belongs to the headquarters of BNP Paribas S.A. - The Netherlands Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Use it when a payment to BNP Paribas S.A. - The Netherlands Branch does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas S.A. - The Netherlands Branch?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BNPANL2AXXX stand for?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas S.A. - The Netherlands Branch, NL stands for Netherlands, 2A is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does BNP Paribas S.A. - The Netherlands Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BNPANL2AXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for BNP Paribas S.A. - The Netherlands Branch in Netherlands, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter BNPANL2AXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPANL2AXXX with the recipient before sending.
Is BNPANL2A and BNPANL2AXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BNPANL2A is the 8-character version of BNPANL2AXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach BNP Paribas S.A. - The Netherlands Branch in Amsterdam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.