SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1304
PARBFRP1304 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRP1304 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRP1 |
| Branch code | 304 |
| 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.
- 304 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 uses BIC PARBFRP1304?
PARBFRP1304 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paris, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when 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 normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBFRP1304 to send euros 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 PARBFRP1304.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1304?
PARBFRP1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1304 is Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBFRP1304 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of PARBFRP1304 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, P1 is the code for the city or region and 304 identifies the branch Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.