SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21197

PARBSG21197 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.

PARBSG21197

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBSG21197
8-character codePARBSG21
Branch code197
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services SA
BranchBp2s Singapore 197
CitySingapore
CountrySingapore

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.
197 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 code PARBSG21197?

PARBSG21197 identifies Bp2s Singapore 197, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in PARBSG21197 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, 21 is the location code and 197 identifies the branch Bp2s Singapore 197.

Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21197?

PARBSG21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21197 points to Bp2s Singapore 197. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21197.

What happens if I use PARBSG21197 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBSG21197 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services SA before you confirm.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21197, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Singapore uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Singapore Dollar with specialist providers 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.