SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1020
PARBFRP1020 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1020 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 020 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France 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.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 020 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/BIC code PARBFRP1020?
PARBFRP1020 identifies Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1020 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1020 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1020 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1020.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1020 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 020 identifies the department Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.