SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1010
PARBGBL1010 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1010 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 010 |
| 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 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.
- 010 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 branch is behind BIC PARBGBL1010?
The code PARBGBL1010 belongs to London, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use PARBGBL1010 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBGBL1010 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom before sending.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in PARBGBL1010 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 010 is the code of the branch London.
Do I need PARBGBL1010 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBGBL1010.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.