SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1199
PARBFRP1199 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1199 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 199 |
| 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.
- 199 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 PARBFRP1199?
The code PARBFRP1199 belongs to Paris, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1199 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1199.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1199?
PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1199 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1199.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.