SWIFT/BIC code PARBGRAXXXX
PARBGRAXXXX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGRAXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGRAX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Greece |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Greece SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PARB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BIC PARBGRAXXXX?
PARBGRAXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Greece in Athens, Greece. Use it when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, Greece.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Greece?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need PARBGRAXXXX for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBGRAXXXX.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Greece take in Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are PARBGRAX and PARBGRAXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PARBGRAX is the 8-character version of PARBGRAXXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Greece in Athens.
What happens if I enter PARBGRAXXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBGRAXXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.