SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1008
PARBGBL1008 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 008 |
| 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.
- 008 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 PARBGBL1008?
PARBGBL1008 identifies London, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1008?
PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1008 is London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBGBL1008 if the recipient 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 happens if I enter PARBGBL1008 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBGBL1008 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBGBL1008 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBGBL1008.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.