SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21085
PARBSG21085 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21085 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 085 |
| 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.
- 085 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 PARBSG21085?
PARBSG21085 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Singapore, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21085?
PARBSG21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21085 points to Singapore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBSG21085 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take in Singapore?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21085, 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.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services SA got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 259 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.