SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1272
PARBFRP1272 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1272 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 272 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- 272 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 SWIFT code PARBFRP1272?
PARBFRP1272 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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.
What does each part of PARBFRP1272 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 272 identifies the department Paris.
Do I need PARBFRP1272 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1272.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1272 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBFRP1272 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.