SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1001
PARBGBL1001 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| 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 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).
- L1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 bank uses SWIFT code PARBGBL1001?
PARBGBL1001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London, a unit 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.
Do I need PARBGBL1001 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBGBL1001.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1001?
PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1001 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1001.
What do the letters in PARBGBL1001 mean?
PARB is the institution 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 001 identifies the department London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.