SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1261
PARBFRP1261 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1261 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 261 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- 261 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 BIC PARBFRP1261?
The code PARBFRP1261 belongs to Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.
Do I need PARBFRP1261 to send euros to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRP1261.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1261 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1261 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1261?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1261 points to Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1261.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.