SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21206
PARBSG21206 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21206 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 206 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Bp2s Singapore 206 |
| 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.
- 206 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 code PARBSG21206?
PARBSG21206 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bp2s Singapore 206, 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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21206, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of PARBSG21206 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, 21 is the location code and 206 identifies the branch Bp2s Singapore 206.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore?
Banks often 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.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21206?
PARBSG21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21206 is Bp2s Singapore 206. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBSG21206 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.