SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1085
PARBFRP1085 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1085 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 085 |
| 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.
- 085 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 SWIFT code PARBFRP1085?
PARBFRP1085 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1085?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1085 points to Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBFRP1085 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1085 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 085 identifies the branch Paris.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1085 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1085 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, France have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.
Do I need PARBFRP1085 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1085.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.