SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1063
PARBGBL1063 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1063 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 063 |
| 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.
- 063 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 BIC PARBGBL1063?
The code PARBGBL1063 belongs to 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 PARBGBL1063 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 063 identifies the department London.
Do I need PARBGBL1063 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBGBL1063.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1063?
PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1063 is London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1063.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.