SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1040
PARBBEB1040 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1040 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 040 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium |
| Branch | Brussels |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 040 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1040?
PARBBEB1040 identifies Brussels, part 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 happens if I use PARBBEB1040 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBBEB1040 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium before sending.
Do I need PARBBEB1040 for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBBEB1040.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PARBBEB1040 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE stands for Belgium, B1 is the location code and 040 identifies the department Brussels.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.