SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1045
PARBFRP1045 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1045 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 045 |
| 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.
- 045 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBFRP1045?
PARBFRP1045 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, a branch or department 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 best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1045 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBFRP1045 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of PARBFRP1045 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 045 identifies the branch Paris.
Do I need PARBFRP1045 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1045.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1045?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1045 is Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1045.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.