SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21118
PARBSG21118 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21118 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 118 |
| 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.
- 118 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21118?
PARBSG21118 identifies Singapore, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21118, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of PARBSG21118 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, 21 is the code for the city or region and 118 identifies the department Singapore.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use PARBSG21118 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBSG21118 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services SA before sending.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21118?
PARBSG21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21118 points to Singapore. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21118.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.