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SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1257

PARBFRP1257 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRP1257

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRP1257
8-character codePARBFRP1
Branch code257
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
BranchParis
CityParis
CountryFrance

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.
257 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 PARBFRP1257?

PARBFRP1257 identifies 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.

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

Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?

Many banks add several percent 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.

Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1257?

PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1257 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1257.

What do the letters in PARBFRP1257 mean?

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 257 identifies the branch Paris.

What happens if I enter PARBFRP1257 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1257 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.

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