SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1205
PARBFRP1205 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1205 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 205 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 205 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/BIC code PARBFRP1205?
PARBFRP1205 identifies Paris, a unit 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 PARBFRP1205 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1205 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
Do I need PARBFRP1205 to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1205.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1205?
PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1205 is Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1205 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.