SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1025
PARBGBL1025 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1025 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 025 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom |
| Branch | London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 025 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 bank uses BIC PARBGBL1025?
PARBGBL1025 identifies London, a unit 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 PARBGBL1025 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 still need PARBGBL1025.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got 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 is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1025?
PARBGBL1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1025 is London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1025.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.