SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1157

PARBFRP1157 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRP1157

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRP1157
8-character codePARBFRP1
Branch code157
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
BranchParis
CityParis
CountryFrance

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.
157 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 PARBFRP1157?

PARBFRP1157 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1157?

PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1157 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1157.

What does each part of PARBFRP1157 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 157 is the code of the department Paris.

What happens if I enter PARBFRP1157 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBFRP1157 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, France have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.

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. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers 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.