SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1194
PARBFRP1194 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1194 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 194 |
| 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.
- 194 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1194?
PARBFRP1194 identifies Paris, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need PARBFRP1194 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1194.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1194 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1194 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1194?
PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1194 is Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1194 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.