SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31023
BNPAUS31023 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31023 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 023 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas |
| Branch | — |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United 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.
- 023 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31023?
The code BNPAUS31023 belongs to BNP Paribas, a branch or department of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BNPAUS31023 mean?
BNPA is the bank code of BNP Paribas, US stands for United States, 31 is the code for the city or region and 023 identifies the branch BNP Paribas.
What happens if I use BNPAUS31023 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNPAUS31023 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas in United States?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31023?
BNPAUS31 is the main office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31023 points to BNP Paribas. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAUS31023.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.