SWIFT/BIC code PARBESX1046
PARBESX1046 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBESX1046 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBESX1 |
| Branch code | 046 |
| 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.
- 046 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBESX1046?
The code PARBESX1046 belongs to Madrid, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBESX1046 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. If you send another currency you do need PARBESX1046.
What does each part of PARBESX1046 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, ES is the ISO code of Spain, X1 is the location code and 046 is the code of the department Madrid.
Can I use PARBESX1 instead of PARBESX1046?
PARBESX1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, while PARBESX1046 is Madrid. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBESX1046 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.