SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1129
PARBFRP1129 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1129 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 129 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 129 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 code PARBFRP1129?
PARBFRP1129 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1129?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1129 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1129.
What does each part of PARBFRP1129 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 129 is the code of the department Paris.
Do I need PARBFRP1129 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1129.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1129 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBFRP1129 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.