SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21185
PARBSG21185 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21185 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 185 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Bp2s Singapore 185 |
| 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.
- 185 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 is behind BIC PARBSG21185?
PARBSG21185 identifies Bp2s Singapore 185, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PARBSG21185 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, 21 is the code for the city or region and 185 is the code of the branch Bp2s Singapore 185.
What happens if I enter PARBSG21185 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBSG21185 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services SA before you confirm.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21185?
PARBSG21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21185 points to Bp2s Singapore 185. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21185.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Singapore Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21185, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.