SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRPPPKG

PARBFRPPPKG belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France in Paris, France.

PARBFRPPPKG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBFRPPPKG
8-character codePARBFRPP
Branch codePKG
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, France
Branch—
CityParis
CountryFrance

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.
PKG 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBFRPPPKG?

PARBFRPPPKG identifies BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, 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.

Do I need PARBFRPPPKG to send euros to France?

France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBFRPPPKG.

What do the letters in PARBFRPPPKG stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, FR is the ISO code of France, PP is the code for the city or region and PKG identifies the branch BNP Paribas Securities Services, France.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use PARBFRPP instead of PARBFRPPPKG?

PARBFRPP points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, France, while PARBFRPPPKG points to BNP Paribas Securities Services, France. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBFRPPPKG.

What happens if I enter PARBFRPPPKG incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBFRPPPKG against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, France before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.