SWIFT/BIC code PARBDEFFPBT

PARBDEFFPBT belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

PARBDEFFPBT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBDEFFPBT
8-character codePARBDEFF
Branch codePBT
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany
BranchCbf - Bp2s Frankfurt
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

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.
PBT 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 uses SWIFT code PARBDEFFPBT?

PARBDEFFPBT identifies Cbf - Bp2s Frankfurt, 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.

Do I need PARBDEFFPBT to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBDEFFPBT.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in PARBDEFFPBT 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 PBT is the code of the department Cbf - Bp2s Frankfurt.

What happens if I enter PARBDEFFPBT incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBDEFFPBT against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.