SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1142
PARBFRP1142 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1142 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 142 |
| 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.
- 142 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBFRP1142?
PARBFRP1142 identifies Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1142 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1142.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1142?
PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1142 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1142.
What does each part of PARBFRP1142 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 142 is the code of the branch Paris.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.