SWIFT/BIC code PARBDEFFZKJ

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

PARBDEFFZKJ

Code details

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

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.
ZKJ 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 PARBDEFFZKJ?

The code PARBDEFFZKJ belongs to Cbf - Bp2s Frankfurt, a unit 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.

What happens if I use PARBDEFFZKJ incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBDEFFZKJ with the recipient before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PARBDEFFZKJ for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBDEFFZKJ.

Can I use PARBDEFF instead of PARBDEFFZKJ?

PARBDEFF is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany, while PARBDEFFZKJ is Cbf - Bp2s Frankfurt. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBDEFFZKJ.

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