SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1028
PARBGBL1028 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1028 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 028 |
| 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.
- 028 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1028?
The code PARBGBL1028 belongs to 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.
What happens if I enter PARBGBL1028 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBGBL1028 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of PARBGBL1028 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the code for the city or region and 028 identifies the department London.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBGBL1028 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBGBL1028.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1028?
PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1028 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1028.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.