SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1154
PARBFRP1154 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1154 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 154 |
| 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.
- 154 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 branch is behind SWIFT code PARBFRP1154?
PARBFRP1154 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1154?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1154 is Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBFRP1154 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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 what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need PARBFRP1154 to send euros 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 PARBFRP1154.
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 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1154 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 154 identifies the department Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.