SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1297
PARBFRP1297 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1297 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 297 |
| 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.
- 297 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBFRP1297?
PARBFRP1297 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 do the letters in PARBFRP1297 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 297 identifies the department 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1297?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1297 points to Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1297 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.