SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1020
PARBBEB1020 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1020 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 020 |
| 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.
- 020 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 PARBBEB1020?
The code PARBBEB1020 belongs to Brussels, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Belgium?
Banks often 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.
What does each part of PARBBEB1020 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, B1 is the location code and 020 identifies the department Brussels.
What happens if I use PARBBEB1020 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBBEB1020 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1020?
PARBBEB1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1020 points to Brussels. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBBEB1020 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBBEB1020 to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBBEB1020.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.