SWIFT/BIC code PARBDEFFPCA
PARBDEFFPCA belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBDEFFPCA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBDEFF |
| Branch code | PCA |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany |
| Branch | Cbf - Bp2s Frankfurt |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- PCA 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 SWIFT code PARBDEFFPCA?
PARBDEFFPCA identifies Cbf - Bp2s Frankfurt, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use PARBDEFF instead of PARBDEFFPCA?
PARBDEFF points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany, while PARBDEFFPCA points to Cbf - Bp2s Frankfurt. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBDEFFPCA if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBDEFFPCA for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need PARBDEFFPCA.
What does each part of PARBDEFFPCA stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and PCA is the code of the department Cbf - Bp2s Frankfurt.
What happens if I enter PARBDEFFPCA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBDEFFPCA against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.