SWIFT/BIC code PARBESX1012
PARBESX1012 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBESX1012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBESX1 |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain |
| Branch | Madrid |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain 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.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- X1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 012 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 PARBESX1012?
PARBESX1012 identifies Madrid, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter PARBESX1012 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBESX1012 with the recipient before sending.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 107 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Spain, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain.
Can I use PARBESX1 instead of PARBESX1012?
PARBESX1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, while PARBESX1012 points to Madrid. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBESX1012 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of PARBESX1012 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, ES stands for Spain, X1 is the location code and 012 identifies the department Madrid.
Do I need PARBESX1012 to send euros to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBESX1012.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.