SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21016
PARBCH21016 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | 016 |
| 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.
- 016 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21016?
The code PARBCH21016 belongs to Zurich, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Zurich, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBCH21016 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBCH21016.
What does each part of PARBCH21016 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 016 is the code of the department Zurich.
What happens if I enter PARBCH21016 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBCH21016 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.