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SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1038

PARBFRP1038 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRP1038

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRP1038
8-character codePARBFRP1
Branch code038
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
BranchParis
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France 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.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
P1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
038 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 PARBFRP1038?

PARBFRP1038 identifies Paris, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use PARBFRP1038 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1038 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.

What do the letters in PARBFRP1038 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the location code and 038 identifies the department Paris.

Do I need PARBFRP1038 to send euros to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1038.

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

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

Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1038?

PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1038 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBFRP1038 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.