SWIFT/BIC code PARBDEFFBC1
PARBDEFFBC1 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBDEFFBC1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBDEFF |
| Branch code | BC1 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany |
| Branch | Bp2s T2s Germany |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany 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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BC1 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 uses BIC PARBDEFFBC1?
PARBDEFFBC1 identifies Bp2s T2s Germany, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBDEFFBC1 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBDEFFBC1 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need PARBDEFFBC1 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBDEFFBC1.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in PARBDEFFBC1 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and BC1 is the code of the department Bp2s T2s Germany.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 45 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.