SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21156
PARBSG21156 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21156 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 156 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Bp2s Singapore 156 |
| 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.
- 156 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 code PARBSG21156?
PARBSG21156 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bp2s Singapore 156, 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 do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21156, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in PARBSG21156 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, 21 is the location code and 156 is the code of the department Bp2s Singapore 156.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21156?
PARBSG21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21156 points to Bp2s Singapore 156. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21156.
What happens if I enter PARBSG21156 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBSG21156 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.