SWIFT/BIC code PARBNCN1XXX
PARBNCN1XXX belongs to Banque Paribas Pacifique in Noumea, New Caledonia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBNCN1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBNCN1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Paribas Pacifique |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Noumea |
| Country | New Caledonia |
How the Banque Paribas Pacifique 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.
- NC Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- N1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBNCN1XXX?
The code PARBNCN1XXX belongs to the main office of Banque Paribas Pacifique in Noumea, New Caledonia. Use it when you send money to an account at Banque Paribas Pacifique.
Is PARBNCN1 and PARBNCN1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PARBNCN1 is the 8-character version of PARBNCN1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banque Paribas Pacifique in Noumea.
Does Banque Paribas Pacifique use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PARBNCN1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Paribas Pacifique in New Caledonia, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Banque Paribas Pacifique take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Paribas Pacifique?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBNCN1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. New Caledonia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in PARBNCN1XXX mean?
PARB is the bank code of Banque Paribas Pacifique, NC is the ISO code of New Caledonia, N1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.