SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31006
BNPAUS31006 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31006 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 006 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas |
| Branch | — |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
The way the BNP Paribas SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 006 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BNPAUS31006?
BNPAUS31006 identifies BNP Paribas, part of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31006?
BNPAUS31 points to the main office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31006 is BNP Paribas. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPAUS31006 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has BNP Paribas got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas in United States. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas.
What happens if I enter BNPAUS31006 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAUS31006 against the details from BNP Paribas before you confirm.
What do the letters in BNPAUS31006 stand for?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas, US is the ISO code of United States, 31 is the location code and 006 identifies the department BNP Paribas.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.