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SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21012

PARBCH21012 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.

PARBCH21012

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBCH21012
8-character codePARBCH21
Branch code012
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale
BranchZurich
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

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.
012 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 SWIFT code PARBCH21012?

PARBCH21012 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.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter PARBCH21012 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBCH21012 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use PARBCH21 instead of PARBCH21012?

PARBCH21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, while PARBCH21012 points to Zurich. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBCH21012.

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.

What do the letters in PARBCH21012 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 012 is the code of the department Zurich.

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