SWIFT/BIC code PARBHUHXXXX
PARBHUHXXXX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Hungary Branch in Budapest, Hungary.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBHUHXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBHUHX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Hungary Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Budapest |
| Country | Hungary |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Hungary Branch 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.
- HU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX 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 SWIFT code PARBHUHXXXX?
PARBHUHXXXX identifies the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Hungary Branch in Budapest, Hungary. It is the code to use when a payment to BNP Paribas Securities Hungary Branch does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use PARBHUHXXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBHUHXXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Hungary Branch have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PARBHUHXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for BNP Paribas Securities Hungary Branch in Hungary, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of PARBHUHXXXX mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Hungary Branch, HU is the ISO code of Hungary, HX is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Hungary Branch in Hungary?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hungarian Forint with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need PARBHUHXXXX for a euro transfer to Hungary?
Hungary 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 do need PARBHUHXXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.