SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1274
PARBFRP1274 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1274 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 274 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 274 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 code PARBFRP1274?
PARBFRP1274 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PARBFRP1274 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 274 is the code of the branch Paris.
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.
Do I need PARBFRP1274 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRP1274.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1274?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1274 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1274.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.