SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1159

PARBFRP1159 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRP1159

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRP1159
8-character codePARBFRP1
Branch code159
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
BranchParis
CityParis
CountryFrance

How 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.
159 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1159?

The code PARBFRP1159 belongs to Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?

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 PARBFRP1159 to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1159.

What does each part of PARBFRP1159 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 159 is the code of the department Paris.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.

What happens if I enter PARBFRP1159 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1159 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.