SWIFT/BIC code PARBESX1072

PARBESX1072 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain in Madrid, Spain.

PARBESX1072

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBESX1072
8-character codePARBESX1
Branch code072
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain
BranchMadrid
CityMadrid
CountrySpain

The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain SWIFT/BIC works

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.
072 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 uses BIC PARBESX1072?

PARBESX1072 identifies 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 happens if I use PARBESX1072 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBESX1072 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use PARBESX1 instead of PARBESX1072?

PARBESX1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, while PARBESX1072 is Madrid. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBESX1072.

Do I need PARBESX1072 to send euros to Spain?

Spain belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBESX1072.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of PARBESX1072 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Spain, ES stands for Spain, X1 is the code for the city or region and 072 identifies the branch Madrid.

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