SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1224
PARBFRP1224 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1224 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 224 |
| 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.
- 224 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1224?
The code PARBFRP1224 belongs to 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 use PARBFRP1224 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1224 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1224 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1224.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1224?
PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1224 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1224.
What does each part of PARBFRP1224 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 224 identifies the department Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.