SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1092
PARBGBL1092 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1092 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 092 |
| 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.
- 092 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 code PARBGBL1092?
The code PARBGBL1092 belongs to 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.
Do I need PARBGBL1092 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBGBL1092.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of PARBGBL1092 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the code for the city or region and 092 is the code of the department London.
What happens if I enter PARBGBL1092 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBGBL1092 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom before you confirm.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1092?
PARBGBL1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1092 is London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBGBL1092 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.