SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31002
BNPAUS31002 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas |
| Branch | — |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
The way the BNP Paribas SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 002 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 branch is behind BIC BNPAUS31002?
BNPAUS31002 identifies BNP Paribas, a unit of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BNPAUS31002 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAUS31002 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BNPAUS31002 mean?
BNPA is the bank code of BNP Paribas, US stands for United States, 31 is the location code and 002 identifies the department BNP Paribas.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31002, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31002?
BNPAUS31 points to the main office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31002 is BNP Paribas. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAUS31002.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas take in United States?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.