SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRPPIPB
PARBFRPPIPB belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBFRPPIPB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBFRPP |
| Branch code | IPB |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, France |
| Branch | Internal Private Banking |
| 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.
- IPB 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 uses SWIFT code PARBFRPPIPB?
PARBFRPPIPB identifies Internal Private Banking, 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.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBFRPPIPB for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRPPIPB.
What do the letters in PARBFRPPIPB stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and IPB is the code of the branch Internal Private Banking.
What happens if I enter PARBFRPPIPB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBFRPPIPB against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.