SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1081
PARBFRP1081 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1081 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 081 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- 081 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1081?
PARBFRP1081 identifies Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1081 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBFRP1081 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need PARBFRP1081 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1081.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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 the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1081?
PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1081 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBFRP1081 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.