SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1209

PARBFRP1209 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRP1209

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRP1209
8-character codePARBFRP1
Branch code209
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
BranchParis
CityParis
CountryFrance

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.
209 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1209?

PARBFRP1209 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in PARBFRP1209 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the location code and 209 is the code of the branch Paris.

Do I need PARBFRP1209 for a euro transfer to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1209.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take in France?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.