SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1081
PARBGBL1081 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1081 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 081 |
| 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 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.
- 081 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBGBL1081?
PARBGBL1081 identifies London, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1081?
PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1081 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBGBL1081 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBGBL1081 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBGBL1081.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives 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.