SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1169
PARBFRP1169 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1169 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 169 |
| 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.
- 169 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 PARBFRP1169?
The code PARBFRP1169 belongs to Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PARBFRP1169 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 169 is the code of the department Paris.
Do I need PARBFRP1169 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRP1169.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1169 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1169 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.