SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1043
PARBGBL1043 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1043 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 043 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom |
| Branch | London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 043 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 PARBGBL1043?
PARBGBL1043 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1043?
PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1043 points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBGBL1043 if the recipient asks for it.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom.
Do I need PARBGBL1043 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBGBL1043.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of PARBGBL1043 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 043 is the code of the department London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.