SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1083
PARBGBL1083 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1083 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 083 |
| 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 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.
- 083 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 PARBGBL1083?
PARBGBL1083 identifies London, a unit 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 do the letters in PARBGBL1083 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the code for the city or region and 083 identifies the department London.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need PARBGBL1083 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need PARBGBL1083.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1083?
PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1083 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1083.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.