SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1153
PARBFRP1153 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1153 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 153 |
| 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.
- 153 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1153?
PARBFRP1153 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.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1153 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1153 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Many banks 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.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1153 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1153.
What does each part of PARBFRP1153 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 153 is the code of the branch Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.