SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1211
PARBFRP1211 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1211 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 211 |
| 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.
- 211 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 code PARBFRP1211?
The code PARBFRP1211 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.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1211 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1211.
What does each part of PARBFRP1211 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 211 identifies the department Paris.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1211?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1211 is Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1211 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1211 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1211 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.