SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1001
PARBBEB1001 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium |
| Branch | Brussels |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PARB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 code PARBBEB1001?
PARBBEB1001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brussels, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PARBBEB1001 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE stands for Belgium, B1 is the location code and 001 identifies the department Brussels.
What happens if I use PARBBEB1001 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBBEB1001 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium before sending.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBBEB1001 to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBBEB1001.
Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1001?
PARBBEB1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1001 is Brussels. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBBEB1001.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.