SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1088
PARBGBL1088 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1088 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 088 |
| 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.
- 088 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 PARBGBL1088?
PARBGBL1088 identifies London, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 happens if I enter PARBGBL1088 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBGBL1088 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of PARBGBL1088 stand for?
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 088 identifies the department London.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, 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 – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1088?
PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1088 is London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1088.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.