SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1050
PARBGBL1050 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1050 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 050 |
| 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.
- 050 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 BIC PARBGBL1050?
The code PARBGBL1050 belongs to London, a branch or department 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.
What happens if I enter PARBGBL1050 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBGBL1050 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in PARBGBL1050 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, L1 is the code for the city or region and 050 is the code of the department London.
Do I need PARBGBL1050 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need PARBGBL1050.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in 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 transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.