SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31031
BNPAUS31031 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31031 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 031 |
| 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.
- 031 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 BNPAUS31031?
BNPAUS31031 identifies 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 cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas?
Many banks add several percent 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.
What do the letters in BNPAUS31031 mean?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas, US is the ISO code of United States, 31 is the code for the city or region and 031 identifies the branch BNP Paribas.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31031?
BNPAUS31 points to the head office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31031 is BNP Paribas. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BNPAUS31031 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31031, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.