SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21019
PARBSG21019 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Singapore |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PARB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 019 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 PARBSG21019?
PARBSG21019 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Singapore, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PARBSG21019 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG stands for Singapore, 21 is the code for the city or region and 019 is the code of the department Singapore.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21019, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21019?
PARBSG21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21019 points to Singapore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21019.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Singapore Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.