SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1253

PARBFRP1253 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRP1253

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRP1253
8-character codePARBFRP1
Branch code253
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
BranchParis
CityParis
CountryFrance

The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
253 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1253?

The code PARBFRP1253 belongs to Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when 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 normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need PARBFRP1253 for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRP1253.

What does each part of PARBFRP1253 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 253 is the code of the branch Paris.

What happens if I use PARBFRP1253 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1253 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, France have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.