SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1197
PARBFRP1197 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1197 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 197 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- 197 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 is behind BIC PARBFRP1197?
The code PARBFRP1197 belongs to 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.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1197 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1197 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1197?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1197 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1197 if the recipient asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of PARBFRP1197 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 197 is the code of the branch Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.