SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1079
PARBFRP1079 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1079 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 079 |
| 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.
- 079 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1079?
PARBFRP1079 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1079 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1079.
What does each part of PARBFRP1079 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 079 identifies the branch Paris.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1079 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1079 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.