SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1248
PARBFRP1248 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1248 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 248 |
| 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.
- 248 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1248?
PARBFRP1248 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1248 to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1248.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1248?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1248 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1248.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1248 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 248 identifies the department Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.