SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1003
PARBGBL1003 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom |
| Branch | London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 003 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBGBL1003?
PARBGBL1003 identifies London, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need PARBGBL1003 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBGBL1003.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 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.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1003?
PARBGBL1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1003 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBGBL1003 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.