SWIFT/BIC code PARBDEFFML1
PARBDEFFML1 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBDEFFML1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBDEFF |
| Branch code | ML1 |
| 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.
- ML1 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 uses SWIFT code PARBDEFFML1?
PARBDEFFML1 identifies Bp2s T2s Germany, a branch or department 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 PARBDEFFML1 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBDEFFML1 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need PARBDEFFML1 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBDEFFML1.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of PARBDEFFML1 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 ML1 identifies the department Bp2s T2s Germany.
Can I use PARBDEFF instead of PARBDEFFML1?
PARBDEFF is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany, while PARBDEFFML1 is Bp2s T2s Germany. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBDEFFML1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.