SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1019

PARBGBL1019 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1019

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1019
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code019
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom
BranchLondon
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
019 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 code PARBGBL1019?

PARBGBL1019 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1019?

PARBGBL1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1019 is London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBGBL1019 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest 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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom have 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 does each part of PARBGBL1019 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 019 is the code of the department London.

What happens if I use PARBGBL1019 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBGBL1019 with the recipient before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.