SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1235
PARBFRP1235 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1235 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 235 |
| 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.
- 235 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 BIC PARBFRP1235?
The code PARBFRP1235 belongs to Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take in France?
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 PARBFRP1235 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1235.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1235 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 235 identifies the branch Paris.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1235?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1235 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1235.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.