SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1288

PARBFRP1288 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRP1288

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRP1288
8-character codePARBFRP1
Branch code288
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
BranchParis
CityParis
CountryFrance

How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, France SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
288 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1288?

PARBFRP1288 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in PARBFRP1288 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 288 is the code of the department Paris.

Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1288?

PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1288 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRP1288.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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 what you receive in Euro with specialist providers 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.