SWIFT/BIC code BNPAQA21XXX
BNPAQA21XXX belongs to BNP Paribas in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAQA21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAQA21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
How the BNP Paribas 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.
- QA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 code BNPAQA21XXX?
BNPAQA21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of BNP Paribas in Doha, Qatar. It is the code to use when a payment to BNP Paribas does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BNPAQA21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAQA21XXX against the details from BNP Paribas before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Qatar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is BNPAQA21 and BNPAQA21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BNPAQA21 is the 8-character version of BNPAQA21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach BNP Paribas in Doha.
Does BNP Paribas use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BNPAQA21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for BNP Paribas in Qatar, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAQA21XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Qatar uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.