SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31008
BNPAUS31008 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas |
| Branch | — |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
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.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 008 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 BNPAUS31008?
BNPAUS31008 identifies BNP Paribas, part of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas in United States?
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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31008, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has BNP Paribas got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas in United States, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas.
What do the letters in BNPAUS31008 mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas, US is the ISO code of United States, 31 is the location code and 008 is the code of the department BNP Paribas.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.