SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1042
PARBFRP1042 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1042 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 042 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- 042 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 SWIFT code PARBFRP1042?
PARBFRP1042 identifies Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1042?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1042 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1042 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1042 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBFRP1042 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1042 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 042 is the code of the branch Paris.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.