SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1016
PARBGBL1016 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 016 |
| 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.
- 016 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 uses BIC PARBGBL1016?
The code PARBGBL1016 belongs to London, a unit 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.
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 PARBGBL1016 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 016 identifies the branch London.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1016?
PARBGBL1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1016 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBGBL1016 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBGBL1016 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBGBL1016 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.