SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1085
PARBGBL1085 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1085 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 085 |
| 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 built up
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.
- 085 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1085?
PARBGBL1085 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.
What do the letters in PARBGBL1085 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 085 identifies the department London.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1085?
PARBGBL1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1085 points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBGBL1085 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBGBL1085 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBGBL1085 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom before you confirm.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom have more 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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.