SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1118
PARBFRP1118 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1118 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 118 |
| 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.
- 118 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 uses BIC PARBFRP1118?
PARBFRP1118 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1118 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBFRP1118 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1118 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 118 identifies the branch Paris.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1118?
PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1118 points to Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBFRP1118 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBFRP1118 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1118.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.