SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21001
PARBCH21001 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale |
| Branch | Zurich |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale 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.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 PARBCH21001?
PARBCH21001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zurich, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of PARBCH21001 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 001 is the code of the department Zurich.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBCH21001 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBCH21001.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.