SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRPPBOA
PARBFRPPBOA belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRPPBOA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRPP |
| Branch code | BOA |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | BNP Paribas Securities Services Paris |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BOA 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 SWIFT code PARBFRPPBOA?
PARBFRPPBOA is the SWIFT/BIC code of BNP Paribas Securities Services Paris, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBFRPP instead of PARBFRPPBOA?
PARBFRPP points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRPPBOA points to BNP Paribas Securities Services Paris. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRPPBOA.
What do the letters in PARBFRPPBOA stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and BOA is the code of the department BNP Paribas Securities Services Paris.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France 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.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take 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 PARBFRPPBOA for a euro transfer to France?
France belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRPPBOA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.