SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31021
BNPAUS31021 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31021 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 021 |
| 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.
- 021 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/BIC code BNPAUS31021?
The code BNPAUS31021 belongs to BNP Paribas, part of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31021?
BNPAUS31 points to the head office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31021 is BNP Paribas. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPAUS31021 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BNPAUS31021 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAUS31021 against the details from BNP Paribas before sending.
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. Check what you receive in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31021, 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.