SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1053
PARBGBL1053 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1053 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 053 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom |
| Branch | London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 053 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1053?
PARBGBL1053 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBGBL1053 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 053 identifies the department London.
What happens if I use PARBGBL1053 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBGBL1053 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom before you confirm.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1053?
PARBGBL1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1053 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBGBL1053 if the recipient asks for it.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.