SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1156
PARBFRP1156 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1156 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 156 |
| 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.
- 156 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 BIC PARBFRP1156?
PARBFRP1156 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need PARBFRP1156 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1156.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1156 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1156 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1156?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1156 is Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1156 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.