SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1172
PARBFRP1172 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1172 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 172 |
| 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.
- 172 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/BIC code PARBFRP1172?
The code PARBFRP1172 belongs to Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need PARBFRP1172 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1172.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1172 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1172 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1172?
PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1172 points to Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBFRP1172 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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.