SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1280
PARBFRP1280 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1280 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 280 |
| 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.
- 280 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/BIC code PARBFRP1280?
PARBFRP1280 identifies Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1280 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1280.
What do the letters in PARBFRP1280 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the location code and 280 is the code of the branch Paris.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1280 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBFRP1280 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.