SWIFT/BIC code PARBITM1218

PARBITM1218 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy in Milano, Italy.

PARBITM1218

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBITM1218
8-character codePARBITM1
Branch code218
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy
BranchMilano
CityMilano
CountryItaly

The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy 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.
IT Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
218 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 code PARBITM1218?

The code PARBITM1218 belongs to Milano, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy in Milano, Italy. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use PARBITM1 instead of PARBITM1218?

PARBITM1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy, while PARBITM1218 is Milano. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBITM1218.

What do the letters in PARBITM1218 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy, IT stands for Italy, M1 is the code for the city or region and 218 is the code of the department Milano.

What happens if I enter PARBITM1218 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBITM1218 with the recipient before you confirm.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 278 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy in Italy, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need PARBITM1218 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBITM1218.

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