SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1044

PARBGBL1044 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1044

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1044
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code044
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom
BranchLondon
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
044 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 code PARBGBL1044?

The code PARBGBL1044 belongs to London, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PARBGBL1044 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PARBGBL1044.

What do the letters in PARBGBL1044 stand for?

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 044 is the code of the department London.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1044?

PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1044 is London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1044.

What happens if I use PARBGBL1044 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBGBL1044 with the recipient before sending.

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