SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21002
PARBCH21002 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale |
| Branch | Zurich |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale 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.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 002 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 uses SWIFT code PARBCH21002?
PARBCH21002 identifies 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 does each part of PARBCH21002 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, CH stands for Switzerland, 21 is the location code and 002 identifies the branch Zurich.
Do I need PARBCH21002 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBCH21002.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale have 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.