SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1021
PARBGBL1021 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1021 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 021 |
| 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.
- 021 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1021?
The code PARBGBL1021 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 more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom.
What do the letters in PARBGBL1021 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 021 is the code of the department London.
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.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1021?
PARBGBL1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1021 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1021.
Do I need PARBGBL1021 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBGBL1021.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.