SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21153
PARBSG21153 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21153 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 153 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Bp2s Singapore 153 |
| 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.
- 153 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21153?
PARBSG21153 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bp2s Singapore 153, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PARBSG21153 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG stands for Singapore, 21 is the location code and 153 identifies the department Bp2s Singapore 153.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21153, 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.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21153?
PARBSG21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21153 points to Bp2s Singapore 153. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBSG21153 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Singapore Dollar with specialist providers 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.