SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1017
PARBBEB1017 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium |
| Branch | Brussels |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
How 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.
- 017 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 BIC PARBBEB1017?
The code PARBBEB1017 belongs to Brussels, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1017?
PARBBEB1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1017 is Brussels. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBBEB1017.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 63 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Belgium. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium.
What does each part of PARBBEB1017 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, B1 is the location code and 017 is the code of the branch Brussels.
Do I need PARBBEB1017 to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBBEB1017.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.