SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21015
PARBCH21015 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale |
| Branch | Zurich |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 015 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 is behind BIC PARBCH21015?
The code PARBCH21015 belongs to Zurich, part 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 use PARBCH21015 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBCH21015 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in PARBCH21015 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale, CH stands for Switzerland, 21 is the code for the city or region and 015 identifies the department Zurich.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Do I need PARBCH21015 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 PARBCH21015.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.