SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31004
BNPAUS31004 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31004 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 004 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas |
| Branch | — |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
How 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.
- 004 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BNPAUS31004?
The code BNPAUS31004 belongs to BNP Paribas, part of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BNPAUS31004 mean?
BNPA is the bank code of BNP Paribas, US is the ISO code of United States, 31 is the code for the city or region and 004 identifies the branch BNP Paribas.
What happens if I use BNPAUS31004 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAUS31004 against the details from BNP Paribas before sending.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31004, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas in United States?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.