SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31005
BNPAUS31005 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 005 |
| 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.
- 005 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 BIC BNPAUS31005?
The code BNPAUS31005 belongs to BNP Paribas, part of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31005?
BNPAUS31 points to the head office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31005 points to BNP Paribas. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAUS31005.
What happens if I enter BNPAUS31005 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAUS31005 against the details from BNP Paribas before sending.
Has BNP Paribas got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas in United States. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas.
What does each part of BNPAUS31005 stand for?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas, US stands for United States, 31 is the location code and 005 is the code of the department BNP Paribas.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in US Dollar with specialist providers 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.