SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1013

PARBBEB1013 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.

PARBBEB1013

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBBEB1013
8-character codePARBBEB1
Branch code013
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium
BranchBrussels
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium

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.
013 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1013?

PARBBEB1013 identifies 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 do the letters in PARBBEB1013 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE stands for Belgium, B1 is the code for the city or region and 013 is the code of the branch Brussels.

Do I need PARBBEB1013 to send euros to Belgium?

Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBBEB1013.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium take in Belgium?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1013?

PARBBEB1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1013 points to Brussels. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBBEB1013.

What happens if I use PARBBEB1013 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBBEB1013 with the recipient before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.