SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1018

PARBFRP1018 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRP1018

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRP1018
8-character codePARBFRP1
Branch code018
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
BranchParis
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France 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.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
P1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
018 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

What bank uses SWIFT code PARBFRP1018?

PARBFRP1018 identifies Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1018?

PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1018 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBFRP1018 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use PARBFRP1018 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1018 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in PARBFRP1018 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 018 identifies the department Paris.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need PARBFRP1018 to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1018.

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