SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1026
PARBBEB1026 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1026 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 026 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium |
| Branch | Brussels |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way 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.
- 026 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 BIC PARBBEB1026?
The code PARBBEB1026 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.
Do I need PARBBEB1026 to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBBEB1026.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use PARBBEB1026 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBBEB1026 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in PARBBEB1026 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE stands for Belgium, B1 is the code for the city or region and 026 identifies the branch Brussels.
Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1026?
PARBBEB1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1026 is Brussels. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBBEB1026.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.