SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1196
PARBFRP1196 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1196 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 196 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 196 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBFRP1196?
PARBFRP1196 identifies Paris, part 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 PARBFRP1196 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1196.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1196?
PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1196 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1196.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1196 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1196 with the recipient before sending.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, France have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.