SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1191
PARBFRP1191 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1191 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 191 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- 191 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1191?
The code PARBFRP1191 belongs to Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1191 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1191 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1191 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1191.
What does each part of PARBFRP1191 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 191 is the code of the branch Paris.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.