SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21038
PARBSG21038 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21038 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 038 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Singapore |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services SA 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.
- SG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 038 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
What bank uses SWIFT code PARBSG21038?
PARBSG21038 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Singapore, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PARBSG21038 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG stands for Singapore, 21 is the code for the city or region and 038 identifies the branch Singapore.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21038, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take in Singapore?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21038?
PARBSG21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21038 is Singapore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21038.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.