SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1141
PARBFRP1141 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1141 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 141 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- 141 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 PARBFRP1141?
The code PARBFRP1141 belongs to 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 is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1141 stand for?
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 141 identifies the branch Paris.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1141?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1141 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1141.
Do I need PARBFRP1141 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 do need PARBFRP1141.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.