SWIFT Code BNPACAMM — BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH, MONTREAL

About SWIFT Code BNPACAMM — BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH, MONTREAL

SWIFT code BNPACAMM is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH in MONTREAL, Canada. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH for all outward international remittances from MONTREAL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BNPACAMM

The code BNPACAMM follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BNPACAMM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH account in MONTREAL, share SWIFT code BNPACAMM with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH, MONTREAL must provide SWIFT code BNPACAMM. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH in MONTREAL rely on SWIFT code BNPACAMM for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH →

How SWIFT Code BNPACAMM Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BNPACAMM and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BNPACAMM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BNPACAMM uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MONTREAL only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Canada.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BNPACAMM directly with BNP PARIBAS, CANADA BRANCH's MONTREAL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.