SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31028
BNPAUS31028 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31028 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 028 |
| 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.
- 028 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 code BNPAUS31028?
The code BNPAUS31028 belongs to 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.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas?
Many banks add several percent 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.
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.
What do the letters in BNPAUS31028 stand for?
BNPA is the bank code of BNP Paribas, US is the ISO code of United States, 31 is the code for the city or region and 028 identifies the branch BNP Paribas.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31028?
BNPAUS31 points to the main office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31028 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 BNPAUS31028.
What happens if I enter BNPAUS31028 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAUS31028 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.