SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21052
PARBSG21052 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21052 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 052 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Singapore |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services SA 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.
- SG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 052 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 bank is behind BIC PARBSG21052?
PARBSG21052 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Singapore, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PARBSG21052 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, 21 is the location code and 052 identifies the branch Singapore.
What happens if I enter PARBSG21052 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBSG21052 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take in Singapore?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21052?
PARBSG21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21052 is Singapore. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBSG21052 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Singapore Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.