SWIFT/BIC code PARBCH21XXX
PARBCH21XXX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich 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.
- XXX 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 bank is behind SWIFT code PARBCH21XXX?
The code PARBCH21XXX belongs to the headquarters of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich.
What happens if I enter PARBCH21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBCH21XXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBCH21XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBCH21XXX.
Is PARBCH21 and PARBCH21XXX the same code?
Yes. PARBCH21 is the short version of PARBCH21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich in Zurich.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.