SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1046

PARBGBL1046 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1046

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1046
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code046
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.
046 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 PARBGBL1046?

PARBGBL1046 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.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1046?

PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1046 is London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBGBL1046 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need PARBGBL1046 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBGBL1046.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use PARBGBL1046 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBGBL1046 with the recipient before you confirm.

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