SWIFT/BIC code PARBESX1045

PARBESX1045 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain.

PARBESX1045

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBESX1045
8-character codePARBESX1
Branch code045
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain
BranchMadrid
CityMadrid
CountrySpain

The way 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.
045 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 PARBESX1045?

PARBESX1045 identifies Madrid, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need PARBESX1045 to send euros to Spain?

Spain is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBESX1045.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter PARBESX1045 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBESX1045 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain before you confirm.

What does each part of PARBESX1045 mean?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, ES stands for Spain, X1 is the code for the city or region and 045 is the code of the department Madrid.

Can I use PARBESX1 instead of PARBESX1045?

PARBESX1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, while PARBESX1045 is Madrid. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBESX1045.

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