SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1015

PARBBEB1015 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.

PARBBEB1015

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBBEB1015
8-character codePARBBEB1
Branch code015
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium
BranchBrussels
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium

How 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.
015 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

What bank uses SWIFT code PARBBEB1015?

PARBBEB1015 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 PARBBEB1015 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 015 identifies the branch Brussels.

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1015?

PARBBEB1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1015 is Brussels. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBBEB1015.

Do I need PARBBEB1015 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 PARBBEB1015.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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