SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1037
PARBBEB1037 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1037 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 037 |
| 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.
- 037 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 uses SWIFT code PARBBEB1037?
PARBBEB1037 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brussels, a branch or department 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of PARBBEB1037 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, B1 is the code for the city or region and 037 is the code of the branch Brussels.
Do I need PARBBEB1037 for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBBEB1037.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1037?
PARBBEB1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1037 is Brussels. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBBEB1037.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.