SWIFT/BIC code PARBITMM161

PARBITMM161 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy in Milano, Italy.

PARBITMM161

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBITMM161
8-character codePARBITMM
Branch code161
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy
BranchBp2s Milan T2s
CityMilano
CountryItaly

How 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.
161 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBITMM161?

PARBITMM161 identifies Bp2s Milan T2s, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy in Milano, Italy. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use PARBITMM instead of PARBITMM161?

PARBITMM points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy, while PARBITMM161 points to Bp2s Milan T2s. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBITMM161.

Do I need PARBITMM161 for a euro transfer to Italy?

Italy belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PARBITMM161.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy?

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

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of PARBITMM161 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, Italy, IT is the ISO code of Italy, MM is the location code and 161 is the code of the department Bp2s Milan T2s.

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