SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1073

PARBFRP1073 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRP1073

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRP1073
8-character codePARBFRP1
Branch code073
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
BranchParis
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way 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.
073 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 BIC PARBFRP1073?

The code PARBFRP1073 belongs to 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.

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

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

Do I need PARBFRP1073 to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1073.

What does each part of PARBFRP1073 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 073 identifies the branch Paris.

Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1073?

PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1073 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1073.

What happens if I use PARBFRP1073 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1073 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.