SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1060
PARBGBL1060 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1060 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 060 |
| 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.
- 060 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 PARBGBL1060?
PARBGBL1060 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.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBGBL1060 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBGBL1060.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of PARBGBL1060 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 060 identifies the department London.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1060?
PARBGBL1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1060 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1060.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.