SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1038

PARBGBL1038 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1038

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1038
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code038
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.
038 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 PARBGBL1038?

PARBGBL1038 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 PARBGBL1038?

PARBGBL1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1038 points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBGBL1038 if the recipient asks for it.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom.

What happens if I enter PARBGBL1038 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBGBL1038 with the recipient before you confirm.

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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of PARBGBL1038 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 038 identifies the branch London.

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