SWIFT/BIC code BNPAZAJJEQD
BNPAZAJJEQD belongs to BNP Paribas Johannesburg in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAZAJJEQD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAZAJJ |
| Branch code | EQD |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Johannesburg |
| Branch | BNP Paribas SA |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the BNP Paribas Johannesburg 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.
- ZA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- EQD 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 BIC BNPAZAJJEQD?
BNPAZAJJEQD identifies BNP Paribas SA, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Johannesburg in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has BNP Paribas Johannesburg got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Johannesburg in South Africa, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Johannesburg.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Johannesburg take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Johannesburg?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BNPAZAJJEQD, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BNPAZAJJ instead of BNPAZAJJEQD?
BNPAZAJJ is the main office of BNP Paribas Johannesburg, while BNPAZAJJEQD is BNP Paribas SA. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BNPAZAJJEQD if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Johannesburg in South Africa?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.