SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1109
PARBFRP1109 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1109 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 109 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- 109 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1109?
PARBFRP1109 identifies Paris, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1109 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBFRP1109 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need PARBFRP1109 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRP1109.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1109 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 109 identifies the department Paris.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1109?
PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1109 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBFRP1109 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.