SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1278
PARBFRP1278 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1278 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 278 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How 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.
- 278 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 PARBFRP1278?
PARBFRP1278 identifies 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 happens if I enter PARBFRP1278 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRP1278 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.
Do I need PARBFRP1278 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRP1278.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1278?
PARBFRP1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1278 points to Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBFRP1278 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.