SWIFT/BIC code PARBDEFFALO
PARBDEFFALO belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBDEFFALO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBDEFF |
| Branch code | ALO |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany |
| Branch | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany 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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ALO 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 branch is behind BIC PARBDEFFALO?
PARBDEFFALO identifies BNP Paribas Securities Services, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBDEFFALO with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBDEFFALO with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of PARBDEFFALO stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and ALO identifies the branch BNP Paribas Securities Services.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need PARBDEFFALO to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBDEFFALO.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.