SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21013
PARBCH21013 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale |
| Branch | Zurich |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 013 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21013?
PARBCH21013 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zurich, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in PARBCH21013 stand for?
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 013 identifies the department Zurich.
What happens if I use PARBCH21013 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBCH21013 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale before you confirm.
Do I need PARBCH21013 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBCH21013.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.