SWIFT/BIC code PARBJEH1040
PARBJEH1040 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch in St. Helier, Jersey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBJEH1040 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBJEH1 |
| Branch code | 040 |
| 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 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.
- JE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 040 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 PARBJEH1040?
PARBJEH1040 is the SWIFT/BIC code of St. Helier, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch in St. Helier, Jersey. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBJEH1040, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Jersey is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of PARBJEH1040 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch, JE stands for Jersey, H1 is the location code and 040 is the code of the department St. Helier.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch take in Jersey?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use PARBJEH1 instead of PARBJEH1040?
PARBJEH1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services Jersey Branch, while PARBJEH1040 points to St. Helier. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBJEH1040 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.