BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc. SWIFT/BIC code

BNPAUS3P – the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc.

BNPAUS3P and BNPAUS3PXXX are the short and the long form of the same SWIFT/BIC code, and both point to BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc. in New York,ny. A SWIFT code tells the banks handling a payment exactly which bank is meant to get the money, a bit like a postal address for banks. It comes up mainly for payments that cross a border.

This page is meant to help people who sends money to an account at BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc. and wants to get the details right. Remember that the BIC only identifies the bank, not the person: the account number or IBAN does that part.

Paying someone abroad from your BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc. account

If you send money abroad via BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc., the fee you see is only part of what you pay. On top of a fixed fee, banks in between can deduct a fee, and when the money changes currency the bank often uses a rate below the real market rate.

That exchange rate margin is often the largest cost because it is hidden in the rate. Compare their rate with the mid-market rate, the midpoint between buy and sell rates you see on financial sites. The difference is your real conversion cost.

For many routes, a specialist provider is cheaper than a bank – mostly thanks to the rate. GoldexPay compares what recipients receive across services, so you can pick the cheapest route. Using a transfer service does not mean leaving BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc..

When will the money arrive at BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc.?

There is no single answer for every transfer: many land within a day, others take several business days. Payments made after the cut-off time or just before a weekend or public holiday usually go out a business day later. Extra checks by one of the banks can also add some delay.

A growing number of banks are connected to SWIFT gpi. Each payment carries a unique transaction reference, the UETR that banks can use to trace it. Save the payment confirmation until the recipient confirms – you will need it for any trace request.

A delayed transfer has to be investigated from the sending side, using the payment confirmation. Ask the sender for the payment receipt with the date and reference – it helps your own bank look for the money.

US Dollar (USD) and conversion costs

Accounts at BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc. are usually held in USD, the local currency. A payment in a foreign currency is converted into USD on its way to BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc.. Each conversion costs something – usually through the rate rather than a fee.

Who converts the money matters: every bank has its own margin. Compare how much USD arrives via different providers before choosing one.

The USD rate fluctuates throughout the day, so the amount you see is usually only valid for a short time. For recurring payments, small differences in the rate add up over time.

A note on our data

Our SWIFT/BIC directory draws on public sources. Even so, banks merge or retire codes, so information can be out of date. Counts and locations come from our directory and are not confirmed by BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc..

For a payment of any size, always confirm the code with the recipient’s bank or the recipient. GoldexPay is not affiliated with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc.; we are a comparison site for money transfers. If you notice a mistake, we welcome a message.

Incoming international payments to BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc.

A sender in another country needs several details from you. What they need is: the account holder’s name, IBAN or account number, BNPAUS3PXXX or BNPAUS3P and in many cases your home address.

It helps to add BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc. and New York,ny as well. Double-check every detail before you share them, because the sender’s bank usually copies them as is.

The amount you receive is often less than the amount sent. Charges on incoming payments differ from bank to bank; check the price list of BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc.. Make clear with the sender who covers the fees before the money is sent.

Head office or branch code at BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc.?

We have 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc., spread over 2 cities. Besides the head office code BNPAUS3PXXX, you will find codes for branches, departments or specific services.

Usually you do not need to pick a branch: payments addressed to BNPAUS3PXXX reach BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc. correctly. Only use a branch code when the recipient gives you that exact code, for example on an invoice or in their bank details.

If you are not sure, check with the recipient for the exact BIC in their bank details. Codes for branches are more likely to change than BNPAUS3PXXX when a bank merges or closes offices.

BNPAUS3P or BNPAUS3PXXX – which one to use?

A SWIFT code is built from a few fixed parts: characters one to four identify the bank, characters five and six give the country and the two after that indicate the location. Together, these eight characters make up BNPAUS3P, the code most people search for.

XXX at the end of BNPAUS3PXXX does not stand for a missing value or an error: it indicates the main office of BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage Inc.. Some forms insist on 11 characters, in which case you simply enter XXX after BNPAUS3P.

As a rule the code is typed in capitals and without spaces. Copying the code is safer than retyping it, because one wrong letter changes the bank.

Protect yourself against fake payment requests

Stay wary when a contact unexpectedly wants you to send money to another account abroad. That BNPAUS3P is a real code is no guarantee that the account is legitimate.

Check changed bank details through a separate channel. Watch out for time pressure, unusual wording or an email address that differs by one letter. When a payment has already gone to the wrong account, call your bank right away – speed improves the chance of getting it back.

People receiving money can be targeted as well: one known trick is a buyer who pays too much and then sends a request to send back the difference to another account. Do not act before the money has really arrived.

Is BNPAUS3P still correct? How to check

Ask the recipient to send you their bank details directly from their online banking. Compare that code against BNPAUS3P here.

Mistakes in the SWIFT code tend to be costly more than disastrous – usually the money comes back, minus fees and time lost. Do not forget the account number: a mistake there is harder to undo than a wrong code.

Many banking apps validate the format of IBANs and some suggest the matching BIC – that confirms the format, not the owner. If your bank offers it, a payee name check before sending gives extra certainty. Sending a small amount first is a sensible step for large sums.