SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRPPCTS
PARBFRPPCTS belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRPPCTS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRPP |
| Branch code | CTS |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Corporate Trust Services |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way 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.
- CTS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRPPCTS?
PARBFRPPCTS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corporate Trust Services, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need PARBFRPPCTS for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRPPCTS.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in PARBFRPPCTS stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and CTS is the code of the department Corporate Trust Services.
What happens if I use PARBFRPPCTS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRPPCTS with the recipient before you confirm.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.