PARBFRPPGCS — BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES, FRANCE
PARBFRPPGCS is the SWIFT/BIC code for BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES, FRANCE in PARIS, France — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
PARBFRPPGCS is the SWIFT/BIC code for BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES, FRANCE in PARIS, France. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: PARBFRPP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES, FRANCE |
| Country | France (FR) |
| Location Code | PP |
| Branch | GLOBAL CLEARING AND SETTLEMENT |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code PARBFRPPGCS belong to?
The SWIFT code PARBFRPPGCS identifies BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES, FRANCE in PARIS, France. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code PARBFRPPGCS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of PARBFRPPGCS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (PARB) represent the bank code for BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES, FRANCE; characters 5-6 (FR) indicate the country code for France; characters 7-8 (PP) specify the location code; and the final characters (GCS) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code PARBFRPPGCS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) PARBFRPPGCS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'PP' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code PARBFRPP instead of PARBFRPPGCS?
Yes. The 8-character code PARBFRPP represents the primary headquarters of BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES, FRANCE. The 11-character code PARBFRPPGCS targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to PARBFRPP (or PARBFRPPXXX) 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).