SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1004
PARBGBL1004 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1004 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 004 |
| 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.
- 004 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1004?
PARBGBL1004 identifies London, part 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.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom have 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.
Do I need PARBGBL1004 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBGBL1004.
What does each part of PARBGBL1004 stand for?
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 004 identifies the department London.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1004?
PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1004 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBGBL1004 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.