SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21005
PARBCH21005 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | 005 |
| 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.
- 005 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 branch is behind BIC PARBCH21005?
PARBCH21005 identifies Zurich, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBCH21005 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBCH21005.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Can I use PARBCH21 instead of PARBCH21005?
PARBCH21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, while PARBCH21005 is Zurich. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBCH21005.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.