SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1049
PARBBEB1049 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1049 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 049 |
| 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.
- 049 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/BIC code PARBBEB1049?
The code PARBBEB1049 belongs to Brussels, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PARBBEB1049 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, B1 is the code for the city or region and 049 is the code of the branch Brussels.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1049?
PARBBEB1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1049 points to Brussels. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBBEB1049.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBBEB1049 for a euro transfer to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBBEB1049.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.