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SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1018

PARBGBL1018 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1018

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1018
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code018
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom
BranchLondon
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
018 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1018?

PARBGBL1018 identifies 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.

Do I need PARBGBL1018 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need PARBGBL1018.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of PARBGBL1018 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the code for the city or region and 018 identifies the department London.

What happens if I use PARBGBL1018 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBGBL1018 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1018?

PARBGBL1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1018 is London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBGBL1018 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.