SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21139
PARBSG21139 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21139 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 139 |
| 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.
- 139 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 BIC PARBSG21139?
PARBSG21139 identifies Singapore, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PARBSG21139 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, 21 is the location code and 139 is the code of the branch Singapore.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Singapore Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21139, 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 happens if I use PARBSG21139 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBSG21139 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.