SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21009
PARBCH21009 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale |
| Branch | Zurich |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 009 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 uses SWIFT code PARBCH21009?
PARBCH21009 identifies Zurich, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBCH21 instead of PARBCH21009?
PARBCH21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, while PARBCH21009 is Zurich. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBCH21009.
What does each part of PARBCH21009 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 21 is the location code and 009 identifies the branch Zurich.
What happens if I use PARBCH21009 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBCH21009 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.