SWIFT/BIC code PARBESMXAFB
PARBESMXAFB belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBESMXAFB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBESMX |
| Branch code | AFB |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain |
| Branch | Bp2s Madrid |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain 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.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AFB 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 uses SWIFT code PARBESMXAFB?
The code PARBESMXAFB belongs to Bp2s Madrid, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PARBESMXAFB stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, ES stands for Spain, MX is the code for the city or region and AFB is the code of the branch Bp2s Madrid.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBESMXAFB to send euros to Spain?
Spain 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 still need PARBESMXAFB.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Spain?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use PARBESMX instead of PARBESMXAFB?
PARBESMX points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, while PARBESMXAFB is Bp2s Madrid. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBESMXAFB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.