SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31016
BNPAUS31016 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas |
| Branch | — |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
The way 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.
- 016 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 BNPAUS31016?
BNPAUS31016 identifies BNP Paribas, a branch or department of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas take in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of BNPAUS31016 mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas, US is the ISO code of United States, 31 is the code for the city or region and 016 identifies the branch BNP Paribas.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31016, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BNPAUS31016 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNPAUS31016 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.