SWIFT/BIC code PARBESX1051

PARBESX1051 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain.

PARBESX1051

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBESX1051
8-character codePARBESX1
Branch code051
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain
BranchMadrid
CityMadrid
CountrySpain

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.
051 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 BIC PARBESX1051?

The code PARBESX1051 belongs to 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.

What happens if I enter PARBESX1051 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBESX1051 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Spain?

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

Do I need PARBESX1051 to send euros to Spain?

Spain is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBESX1051.

Can I use PARBESX1 instead of PARBESX1051?

PARBESX1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, while PARBESX1051 is Madrid. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBESX1051 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.