SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1237
PARBFRP1237 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1237 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 237 |
| 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.
- 237 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 is behind BIC PARBFRP1237?
PARBFRP1237 identifies Paris, a unit 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 PARBFRP1237 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the location code and 237 identifies the branch Paris.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1237 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1237.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1237?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1237 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBFRP1237 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.