SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1002
PARBBEB1002 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium |
| Branch | Brussels |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 002 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 SWIFT code PARBBEB1002?
PARBBEB1002 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brussels, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need PARBBEB1002 to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBBEB1002.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter PARBBEB1002 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBBEB1002 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Belgium?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of PARBBEB1002 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, B1 is the location code and 002 is the code of the department Brussels.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.