SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1189
PARBFRP1189 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1189 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 189 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- 189 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBFRP1189?
PARBFRP1189 identifies Paris, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Banks often 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.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1189 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1189 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of PARBFRP1189 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the location code and 189 is the code of the branch Paris.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need PARBFRP1189 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRP1189.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.