SWIFT/BIC code PARBJEH1008
PARBJEH1008 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch in St. Helier, Jersey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBJEH1008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBJEH1 |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch |
| Branch | St. Helier |
| City | St. Helier |
| Country | Jersey |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey 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.
- JE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 008 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 BIC PARBJEH1008?
PARBJEH1008 is the SWIFT/BIC code of St. Helier, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch in St. Helier, Jersey. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter PARBJEH1008 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBJEH1008 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch in Jersey?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PARBJEH1008 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch, JE stands for Jersey, H1 is the location code and 008 is the code of the branch St. Helier.
Can I use PARBJEH1 instead of PARBJEH1008?
PARBJEH1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch, while PARBJEH1008 points to St. Helier. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBJEH1008.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch take in Jersey?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.