SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1138
PARBFRP1138 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1138 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 138 |
| 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.
- 138 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
What bank uses BIC PARBFRP1138?
The code PARBFRP1138 belongs to Paris, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need PARBFRP1138 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRP1138.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1138?
PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1138 points to Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBFRP1138 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1138 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 138 identifies the department Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.