SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21010
PARBCH21010 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21010 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | 010 |
| 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.
- 010 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21010?
PARBCH21010 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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.
What does each part of PARBCH21010 mean?
PARB is the institution 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 010 identifies the department Zurich.
What happens if I enter PARBCH21010 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBCH21010 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale before sending.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBCH21010 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBCH21010.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.