SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1168
PARBFRP1168 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1168 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 168 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- 168 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 bank is behind BIC PARBFRP1168?
PARBFRP1168 identifies 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.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1168?
PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1168 points to Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBFRP1168 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1168 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1168 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1168 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 168 identifies the branch Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.