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SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1016

PARBBEB1016 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.

PARBBEB1016

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBBEB1016
8-character codePARBBEB1
Branch code016
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium
BranchBrussels
CityBrussels
CountryBelgium

How 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.
016 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/BIC code PARBBEB1016?

The code PARBBEB1016 belongs to Brussels, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in PARBBEB1016 stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE stands for Belgium, B1 is the location code and 016 is the code of the branch Brussels.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PARBBEB1016 for a euro transfer to Belgium?

Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBBEB1016.

Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1016?

PARBBEB1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1016 is Brussels. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBBEB1016 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use PARBBEB1016 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBBEB1016 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium before you confirm.

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