SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21128
PARBSG21128 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21128 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 128 |
| 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.
- 128 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 PARBSG21128?
PARBSG21128 identifies Singapore, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in PARBSG21128 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 128 is the code of the branch Singapore.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21128, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Singapore uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21128?
PARBSG21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21128 is Singapore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBSG21128 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.