SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21163
PARBSG21163 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21163 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 163 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Bp2s Singapore 163 |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 163 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 PARBSG21163?
The code PARBSG21163 belongs to Bp2s Singapore 163, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in PARBSG21163 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, 21 is the location code and 163 identifies the department Bp2s Singapore 163.
What happens if I use PARBSG21163 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBSG21163 with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21163, 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 PARBSG21163?
PARBSG21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21163 points to Bp2s Singapore 163. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBSG21163 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Singapore Dollar with transfer services 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.