SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1071
PARBGBL1071 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1071 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 071 |
| 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 structured
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.
- 071 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 PARBGBL1071?
PARBGBL1071 identifies London, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBGBL1071 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBGBL1071 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom before sending.
What do the letters in PARBGBL1071 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 071 is the code of the department London.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBGBL1071 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 PARBGBL1071.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.