SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEB1055
PARBBEB1055 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEB1055 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEB1 |
| Branch code | 055 |
| 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.
- 055 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code PARBBEB1055?
PARBBEB1055 identifies Brussels, a branch or department 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 is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 63 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use PARBBEB1 instead of PARBBEB1055?
PARBBEB1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, while PARBBEB1055 points to Brussels. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBBEB1055.
What do the letters in PARBBEB1055 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Belgium, BE is the ISO code of Belgium, B1 is the location code and 055 is the code of the department Brussels.
Do I need PARBBEB1055 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 still need PARBBEB1055.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.