SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21003

PARBCH21003 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.

PARBCH21003

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBCH21003
8-character codePARBCH21
Branch code003
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale
BranchZurich
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

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.
003 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

Which bank uses BIC PARBCH21003?

PARBCH21003 identifies Zurich, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use PARBCH21 instead of PARBCH21003?

PARBCH21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, while PARBCH21003 is Zurich. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBCH21003.

What do the letters in PARBCH21003 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, CH stands for Switzerland, 21 is the location code and 003 is the code of the department Zurich.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.