SWIFT/BIC code PARBBEBZMDC
PARBBEBZMDC belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Brussels Branch in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBBEBZMDC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBBEBZ |
| Branch code | MDC |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Brussels Branch |
| Branch | Paribas Multidirect Custody and Clearing.mdcc |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Brussels Branch 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).
- BZ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- MDC 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/BIC code PARBBEBZMDC?
The code PARBBEBZMDC belongs to Paribas Multidirect Custody and Clearing.mdcc, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Brussels Branch in Brussels, Belgium. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBBEBZMDC with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBBEBZMDC with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Brussels Branch take in Belgium?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBBEBZMDC 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 PARBBEBZMDC.
Can I use PARBBEBZ instead of PARBBEBZMDC?
PARBBEBZ is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Brussels Branch, while PARBBEBZMDC points to Paribas Multidirect Custody and Clearing.mdcc. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBBEBZMDC.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, Brussels Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PARBBEBZMDC is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Brussels Branch in Belgium, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.