SWIFT/BIC code PARBITMM156
PARBITMM156 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy in Milano, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBITMM156 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBITMM |
| Branch code | 156 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy |
| Branch | Bp2s Milan T2s |
| City | Milano |
| Country | Italy |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy 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.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 156 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 BIC PARBITMM156?
The code PARBITMM156 belongs to Bp2s Milan T2s, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy in Milano, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PARBITMM156 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy, IT stands for Italy, MM is the code for the city or region and 156 identifies the department Bp2s Milan T2s.
Do I need PARBITMM156 for a euro transfer to Italy?
Italy belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBITMM156.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter PARBITMM156 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBITMM156 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use PARBITMM instead of PARBITMM156?
PARBITMM points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy, while PARBITMM156 is Bp2s Milan T2s. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBITMM156.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.