SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21212
PARBSG21212 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21212 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 212 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Bp2s Singapore 212 |
| 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.
- 212 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 BIC PARBSG21212?
PARBSG21212 identifies Bp2s Singapore 212, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PARBSG21212 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 212 identifies the branch Bp2s Singapore 212.
What happens if I use PARBSG21212 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBSG21212 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take in Singapore?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21212?
PARBSG21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21212 is Bp2s Singapore 212. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21212.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21212, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.