SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1165
PARBFRP1165 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1165 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 165 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- 165 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1165?
PARBFRP1165 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1165 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBFRP1165 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1165 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 165 identifies the department Paris.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1165?
PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1165 is Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1165 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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.
Do I need PARBFRP1165 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1165.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.