SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1193
PARBFRP1193 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1193 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 193 |
| 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.
- 193 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 code PARBFRP1193?
The code PARBFRP1193 belongs to 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 does each part of PARBFRP1193 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 193 is the code of the branch Paris.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1193 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1193 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1193?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1193 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1193 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1193 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1193.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.