SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRPHXXX
PARBFRPHXXX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRPHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRPH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services 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).
- PH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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/BIC code PARBFRPHXXX?
PARBFRPHXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Paris, France. Use it when a payment to BNP Paribas Securities Services does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of PARBFRPHXXX mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, FR is the ISO code of France, PH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter PARBFRPHXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBFRPHXXX against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before sending.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in France. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in France?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need PARBFRPHXXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBFRPHXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.