SWIFT/BIC code PARBDEFFBSG
PARBDEFFBSG belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBDEFFBSG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBDEFF |
| Branch code | BSG |
| 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 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.
- BSG 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 PARBDEFFBSG?
PARBDEFFBSG is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bp2s T2s Germany, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany take in Germany?
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 PARBDEFFBSG to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBDEFFBSG.
Can I use PARBDEFF instead of PARBDEFFBSG?
PARBDEFF is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany, while PARBDEFFBSG points to Bp2s T2s Germany. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBDEFFBSG if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PARBDEFFBSG mean?
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 BSG identifies the department Bp2s T2s Germany.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.