SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1226
PARBFRP1226 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1226 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 226 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 226 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 PARBFRP1226?
The code PARBFRP1226 belongs to Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1226?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1226 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBFRP1226 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1226 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the location code and 226 identifies the branch Paris.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1226 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1226 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1226 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBFRP1226.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.