SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1039
PARBGBL1039 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1039 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 039 |
| 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.
- 039 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 SWIFT code PARBGBL1039?
PARBGBL1039 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBGBL1039 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBGBL1039.
What does each part of PARBGBL1039 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 039 identifies the branch London.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1039?
PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1039 is London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1039.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.