SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1031

PARBGBL1031 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1031

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1031
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code031
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom
BranchLondon
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
031 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1031?

The code PARBGBL1031 belongs to London, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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 happens if I enter PARBGBL1031 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBGBL1031 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of PARBGBL1031 stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 031 is the code of the department London.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1031?

PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1031 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1031.

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 2–4 business days.

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