SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1255
PARBFRP1255 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1255 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 255 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- 255 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1255?
The code PARBFRP1255 belongs to Paris, a branch or department 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 in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1255 stand for?
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 255 is the code of the department Paris.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1255 for a euro transfer 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 still need PARBFRP1255.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, France have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.