SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21191
PARBSG21191 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21191 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 191 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Bp2s Singapore 191 |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 191 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 PARBSG21191?
PARBSG21191 identifies Bp2s Singapore 191, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Singapore Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21191, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of PARBSG21191 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 191 identifies the department Bp2s Singapore 191.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21191?
PARBSG21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21191 is Bp2s Singapore 191. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21191.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.