SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1285
PARBFRP1285 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1285 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 285 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- 285 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1285?
The code PARBFRP1285 belongs to Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use PARBFRP1285 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBFRP1285 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
Do I need PARBFRP1285 for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBFRP1285.
What does each part of PARBFRP1285 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the location code and 285 is the code of the department Paris.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.