SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1236
PARBFRP1236 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1236 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 236 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- 236 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 PARBFRP1236?
The code PARBFRP1236 belongs to Paris, a branch or department 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 PARBFRP1236?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1236 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1236.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1236 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 236 is the code of the branch Paris.
Do I need PARBFRP1236 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 PARBFRP1236.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1236 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1236 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.