SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21227
PARBSG21227 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBSG21227 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBSG21 |
| Branch code | 227 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services SA |
| Branch | Bp2s Singapore 227 |
| 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.
- 227 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/BIC code PARBSG21227?
The code PARBSG21227 belongs to Bp2s Singapore 227, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA in Singapore, Singapore. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services SA take in Singapore?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBSG21227, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in PARBSG21227 stand for?
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 227 identifies the department Bp2s Singapore 227.
Can I use PARBSG21 instead of PARBSG21227?
PARBSG21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services SA, while PARBSG21227 points to Bp2s Singapore 227. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBSG21227.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives 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.