SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1023
PARBBEB1023 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1023 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 023 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium |
| Branch | Brussels |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
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.
- 023 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 is behind BIC PARBBEB1023?
The code PARBBEB1023 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 PARBBEB1023 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE stands for Belgium, B1 is the code for the city or region and 023 identifies the branch Brussels.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBBEB1023 to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBBEB1023.
What happens if I use PARBBEB1023 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBBEB1023 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.