SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEBHXXX
PARBBEBHXXX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEBHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEBH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, 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).
- BH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BIC PARBBEBHXXX?
PARBBEBHXXX identifies the headquarters of BNP Paribas Securities Services, in Brussels, Belgium. It is the code to use when a payment to BNP Paribas Securities Services, does not need a specific branch.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, in Belgium, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of PARBBEBHXXX mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services,, BE stands for Belgium, BH is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Do I need PARBBEBHXXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBBEBHXXX.
Is PARBBEBH and PARBBEBHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PARBBEBH is the 8-character version of PARBBEBHXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to BNP Paribas Securities Services, in Brussels.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.