SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1170
PARBFRP1170 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1170 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 170 |
| 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.
- 170 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 uses SWIFT code PARBFRP1170?
PARBFRP1170 identifies Paris, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1170?
PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1170 is Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1170.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1170 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBFRP1170 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
What does each part of PARBFRP1170 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 170 identifies the department Paris.
Do I need PARBFRP1170 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1170.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.