SWIFT/BIC code PARBESX1042

PARBESX1042 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain.

PARBESX1042

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBESX1042
8-character codePARBESX1
Branch code042
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain
BranchMadrid
CityMadrid
CountrySpain

How 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.
042 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBESX1042?

PARBESX1042 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Madrid, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use PARBESX1 instead of PARBESX1042?

PARBESX1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, while PARBESX1042 points to Madrid. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBESX1042 if the recipient asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in PARBESX1042 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, ES stands for Spain, X1 is the location code and 042 is the code of the department Madrid.

Do I need PARBESX1042 for a euro transfer to Spain?

Spain belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need PARBESX1042.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain.

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