SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31012
BNPAUS31012 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 012 |
| 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.
- 012 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 uses SWIFT code BNPAUS31012?
BNPAUS31012 is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas, a branch or department of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas take in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31012?
BNPAUS31 points to the head office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31012 is BNP Paribas. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BNPAUS31012 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31012, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has BNP Paribas got other 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 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.