SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21011
PARBCH21011 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale |
| Branch | Zurich |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 011 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/BIC code PARBCH21011?
PARBCH21011 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.
What happens if I enter PARBCH21011 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBCH21011 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale before sending.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale.
Do I need PARBCH21011 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBCH21011.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.