SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1002
PARBGBL1002 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom |
| Branch | London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 002 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 PARBGBL1002?
PARBGBL1002 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.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of PARBGBL1002 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 002 is the code of the department London.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1002?
PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1002 is London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBGBL1002 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.