SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1004
PARBBEB1004 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1004 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 004 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium |
| Branch | Brussels |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 004 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 uses SWIFT code PARBBEB1004?
PARBBEB1004 identifies Brussels, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBBEB1004 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBBEB1004 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of PARBBEB1004 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE stands for Belgium, B1 is the location code and 004 identifies the department Brussels.
Do I need PARBBEB1004 for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBBEB1004.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1004?
PARBBEB1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1004 is Brussels. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBBEB1004.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.