SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31034
BNPAUS31034 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31034 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 034 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas |
| Branch | — |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
The way the BNP Paribas SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 034 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31034?
The code BNPAUS31034 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas in United States?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas take in United States?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in BNPAUS31034 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 034 is the code of the department BNP Paribas.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31034, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31034?
BNPAUS31 points to the head office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31034 is BNP Paribas. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAUS31034.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.