PARBFRKA — BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES
PARBFRKA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES in PARIS, France — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
PARBFRKA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES in PARIS, France. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES |
| Country | France (FR) |
| Location Code | KA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code PARBFRKA belong to?
The SWIFT code PARBFRKA identifies BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES in PARIS, France. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code PARBFRKA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of PARBFRKA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (PARB) represent the bank code for BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES; characters 5-6 (FR) indicate the country code for France; characters 7-8 (KA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code PARBFRKA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) PARBFRKA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'KA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code PARBFRKA instead of PARBFRKA?
Yes. The 8-character code PARBFRKA represents the primary headquarters of BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES. The 11-character code PARBFRKA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to PARBFRKA (or PARBFRKAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).