SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1183
PARBFRP1183 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1183 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 183 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 183 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 PARBFRP1183?
The code PARBFRP1183 belongs to Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need PARBFRP1183 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1183.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of PARBFRP1183 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the location code and 183 identifies the department Paris.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1183?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1183 points to Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBFRP1183 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives 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.