SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31018
BNPAUS31018 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 018 |
| 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.
- 018 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/BIC code BNPAUS31018?
The code BNPAUS31018 belongs to BNP Paribas, a unit of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has BNP Paribas got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas in United States. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BNPAUS31018 stand for?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas, US stands for United States, 31 is the code for the city or region and 018 identifies the department BNP Paribas.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas in United States?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31018?
BNPAUS31 is the head office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31018 points to BNP Paribas. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAUS31018.
What happens if I enter BNPAUS31018 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAUS31018 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.