SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1216
PARBFRP1216 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1216 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 216 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- 216 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 BIC PARBFRP1216?
The code PARBFRP1216 belongs to Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1216?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1216 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBFRP1216 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBFRP1216 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1216.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, France have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of PARBFRP1216 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 216 is the code of the branch Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.