SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21000
PARBCH21000 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21000 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | 000 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale |
| Branch | Zurich |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale 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.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 000 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 PARBCH21000?
PARBCH21000 identifies Zurich, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need PARBCH21000 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBCH21000.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use PARBCH21 instead of PARBCH21000?
PARBCH21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, while PARBCH21000 points to Zurich. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBCH21000.
What do the letters in PARBCH21000 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, CH stands for Switzerland, 21 is the code for the city or region and 000 identifies the branch Zurich.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.