SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31037
BNPAUS31037 belongs to BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAUS31037 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAUS31 |
| Branch code | 037 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas |
| Branch | — |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
The way 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.
- 037 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31037?
BNPAUS31037 identifies BNP Paribas, part of BNP Paribas in New York,ny, United States. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAUS31037, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas take in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in BNPAUS31037 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 037 is the code of the department BNP Paribas.
Can I use BNPAUS31 instead of BNPAUS31037?
BNPAUS31 is the head office of BNP Paribas, while BNPAUS31037 points to BNP Paribas. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNPAUS31037.
What happens if I use BNPAUS31037 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNPAUS31037 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.