SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1054
PARBFRP1054 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1054 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 054 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- 054 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 PARBFRP1054?
PARBFRP1054 identifies Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1054 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 054 identifies the department Paris.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1054?
PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1054 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBFRP1054 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1054 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1054 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.
What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need PARBFRP1054 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRP1054.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.