SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1000
PARBGBL1000 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1000 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 000 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom |
| Branch | London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom SWIFT/BIC works
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).
- L1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 000 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 PARBGBL1000?
PARBGBL1000 identifies London, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of PARBGBL1000 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, L1 is the code for the city or region and 000 identifies the department London.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBGBL1000 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 PARBGBL1000.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.