SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21144
PARBSG21144 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21144 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 144 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Singapore |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
The way 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.
- 144 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 PARBSG21144?
The code PARBSG21144 belongs to 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.
What does each part of PARBSG21144 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 144 is the code of the department Singapore.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21144, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter PARBSG21144 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBSG21144 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21144?
PARBSG21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21144 is Singapore. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21144.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.