SWIFT/BIC code PARBGB2L3CM
PARBGB2L3CM belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGB2L3CM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGB2L |
| Branch code | 3CM |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom |
| Branch | Securities Services, Intellimatch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 3CM 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBGB2L3CM?
PARBGB2L3CM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Services, Intellimatch, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBGB2L3CM to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBGB2L3CM.
Can I use PARBGB2L instead of PARBGB2L3CM?
PARBGB2L points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGB2L3CM points to Securities Services, Intellimatch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBGB2L3CM if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBGB2L3CM stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and 3CM is the code of the branch Securities Services, Intellimatch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.