SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1299
PARBFRP1299 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1299 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 299 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
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.
- 299 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 BIC PARBFRP1299?
PARBFRP1299 identifies Paris, a unit 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 PARBFRP1299 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 299 is the code of the branch Paris.
What happens if I enter PARBFRP1299 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBFRP1299 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1299?
PARBFRP1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1299 is Paris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBFRP1299 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1299 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 still need PARBFRP1299.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.