SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21007

PARBCH21007 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.

PARBCH21007

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBCH21007
8-character codePARBCH21
Branch code007
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale
BranchZurich
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

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.
007 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 SWIFT code PARBCH21007?

The code PARBCH21007 belongs to Zurich, a branch or department 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 it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PARBCH21007 for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need PARBCH21007.

What does each part of PARBCH21007 mean?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 21 is the code for the city or region and 007 identifies the branch Zurich.

What happens if I enter PARBCH21007 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBCH21007 with the recipient before sending.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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