SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1074

PARBGBL1074 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1074

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1074
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code074
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom
BranchLondon
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
074 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 code PARBGBL1074?

PARBGBL1074 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London, a branch or department 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 does each part of PARBGBL1074 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, L1 is the code for the city or region and 074 is the code of the branch London.

What happens if I use PARBGBL1074 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBGBL1074 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom before you confirm.

Do I need PARBGBL1074 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBGBL1074.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1074?

PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1074 is London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1074.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.