SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRP1CHX

PARBFRP1CHX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRP1CHX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRP1CHX
8-character codePARBFRP1
Branch codeCHX
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
Branch—
CityParis
CountryFrance

How 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.
CHX 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 is behind BIC PARBFRP1CHX?

PARBFRP1CHX is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need PARBFRP1CHX for a euro transfer to France?

France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRP1CHX.

What does each part of PARBFRP1CHX stand for?

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 CHX identifies the branch BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.

Can I use PARBFRP1 instead of PARBFRP1CHX?

PARBFRP1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRP1CHX is BNP Paribas Securities Services, France. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBFRP1CHX if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.