SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRPPALA
PARBFRPPALA belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRPPALA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRPP |
| Branch code | ALA |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| 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).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ALA 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 PARBFRPPALA?
The code PARBFRPPALA belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, France got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in France. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need PARBFRPPALA for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need PARBFRPPALA.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use PARBFRPP instead of PARBFRPPALA?
PARBFRPP points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRPPALA points to BNP Paribas Securities Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBFRPPALA if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBFRPPALA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRPPALA with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.