SWIFT/BIC code PARBCHZZXXX
PARBCHZZXXX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBCHZZ |
| 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 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).
- ZZ 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/BIC code PARBCHZZXXX?
PARBCHZZXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich.
What happens if I enter PARBCHZZXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBCHZZXXX with the recipient before sending.
Do I need PARBCHZZXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBCHZZXXX.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich 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.
Are PARBCHZZ and PARBCHZZXXX the same code?
Yes. PARBCHZZ is the 8-character version of PARBCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Paris, Succursale de Zurich in Zurich.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.