SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1198
PARBFRP1198 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1198 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 198 |
| 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.
- 198 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 PARBFRP1198?
PARBFRP1198 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1198 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 198 is the code of the branch Paris.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1198 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBFRP1198 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got more 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.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1198?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1198 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1198.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.