SWIFT/BIC code BPAINL21XXX
BPAINL21XXX belongs to BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPAINL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPAINL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPAI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BIC BPAINL21XXX?
The code BPAINL21XXX belongs to the headquarters of BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V..
What do the letters in BPAINL21XXX stand for?
BPAI is the bank code of BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V., NL stands for Netherlands, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Are BPAINL21 and BPAINL21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BPAINL21 is the 8-character version of BPAINL21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. in Amsterdam.
Do I need BPAINL21XXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BPAINL21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. in Netherlands?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. in Netherlands?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.