SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21205
PARBSG21205 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21205 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 205 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Bp2s Singapore 205 |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
How 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.
- 205 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 branch uses BIC PARBSG21205?
PARBSG21205 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bp2s Singapore 205, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in PARBSG21205 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG stands for Singapore, 21 is the location code and 205 identifies the department Bp2s Singapore 205.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take in Singapore?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21205, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21205?
PARBSG21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21205 points to Bp2s Singapore 205. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21205.
What is the best 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. Compare 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.