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SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31020

BNPAUS31020 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.

BNPAUS31020

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBNPAUS31020
8-character codeBNPAUS31
Branch code020
BankBNP Paribas
Branch—
CityNew York,ny
CountryUnited States

How 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.
020 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 BNPAUS31020?

BNPAUS31020 is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas, a unit of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BNPAUS31020 mean?

BNPA is the bank code of BNP Paribas, US stands for United States, 31 is the code for the city or region and 020 identifies the department BNP Paribas.

What happens if I use BNPAUS31020 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAUS31020 against the details from BNP Paribas before sending.

Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31020?

BNPAUS31 is the main office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31020 points to BNP Paribas. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAUS31020.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31020, 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 best way to send money to BNP Paribas?

Many banks 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.