SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21082
PARBSG21082 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21082 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 082 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Singapore |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
How 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.
- 082 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 BIC PARBSG21082?
PARBSG21082 identifies 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 do the letters in PARBSG21082 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, 21 is the code for the city or region and 082 identifies the department Singapore.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21082, 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.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Singapore Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21082?
PARBSG21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21082 points to Singapore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21082.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.