SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1051
PARBGBL1051 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1051 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 051 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom |
| Branch | London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 051 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 PARBGBL1051?
PARBGBL1051 identifies London, part 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 use PARBGBL1051 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBGBL1051 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1051?
PARBGBL1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1051 is London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1051.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBGBL1051 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBGBL1051.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.