SWIFT/BIC code PARBESX1021

PARBESX1021 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain.

PARBESX1021

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBESX1021
8-character codePARBESX1
Branch code021
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain
BranchMadrid
CityMadrid
CountrySpain

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).
X1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
021 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBESX1021?

PARBESX1021 identifies Madrid, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need PARBESX1021 for a euro transfer to Spain?

Spain belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBESX1021.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 107 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Spain. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use PARBESX1 instead of PARBESX1021?

PARBESX1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, while PARBESX1021 is Madrid. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBESX1021.

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