SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1203
PARBFRP1203 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1203 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 203 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 203 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
What bank uses SWIFT code PARBFRP1203?
The code PARBFRP1203 belongs to 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 happens if I enter PARBFRP1203 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBFRP1203 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1203 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 203 identifies the department Paris.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Banks often 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.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1203?
PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1203 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1203 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBFRP1203 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1203.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.