SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1171
PARBFRP1171 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1171 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 171 |
| 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.
- 171 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1171?
PARBFRP1171 identifies 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 happens if I use PARBFRP1171 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1171 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1171?
PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1171 points to Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBFRP1171 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1171 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1171.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.