SWIFT/BIC code GEBAGB22XXX
GEBAGB22XXX belongs to BNP Paribas London Branch (Formerly BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV) in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GEBAGB22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GEBAGB22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas London Branch (Formerly BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the BNP Paribas London Branch (Formerly BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GEBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
Which institution is behind BIC GEBAGB22XXX?
GEBAGB22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of BNP Paribas London Branch (Formerly BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV) in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at BNP Paribas London Branch (Formerly BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV).
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas London Branch (Formerly BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of GEBAGB22XXX stand for?
GEBA is the bank code of BNP Paribas London Branch (Formerly BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are GEBAGB22 and GEBAGB22XXX the same code?
Yes. GEBAGB22 is the short version of GEBAGB22XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach BNP Paribas London Branch (Formerly BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV) in London.
Do I need GEBAGB22XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GEBAGB22XXX.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas London Branch (Formerly BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV) take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.