SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21166
PARBSG21166 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21166 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 166 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Bp2s Singapore 166 |
| 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.
- 166 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21166?
PARBSG21166 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bp2s Singapore 166, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21166, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take in Singapore?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I use PARBSG21166 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBSG21166 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of PARBSG21166 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG stands for Singapore, 21 is the location code and 166 identifies the branch Bp2s Singapore 166.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21166?
PARBSG21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21166 points to Bp2s Singapore 166. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBSG21166 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.