SWIFT/BIC code PARBDEFHXXX
PARBDEFHXXX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBDEFHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBDEFH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany SWIFT/BIC is built up
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).
- FH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind BIC PARBDEFHXXX?
The code PARBDEFHXXX belongs to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 45 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in PARBDEFHXXX mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany, DE stands for Germany, FH is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Are PARBDEFH and PARBDEFHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PARBDEFH is the 8-character version of PARBDEFHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach BNP Paribas Securities Services, Germany in Frankfurt Am Main.
Do I need PARBDEFHXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBDEFHXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.