SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1054
PARBGBL1054 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1054 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 054 |
| 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.
- 054 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1054?
PARBGBL1054 identifies 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.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1054?
PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1054 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBGBL1054 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBGBL1054 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBGBL1054 with the recipient before sending.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Do I need PARBGBL1054 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBGBL1054.
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. Payments 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.