SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1228
PARBFRP1228 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1228 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 228 |
| 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.
- 228 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1228?
PARBFRP1228 identifies 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.
What does each part of PARBFRP1228 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 228 identifies the branch Paris.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, France have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1228 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1228.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1228?
PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1228 points to Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBFRP1228 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.