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SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1097

PARBGBL1097 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1097

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1097
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code097
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom
BranchLondon
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
097 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 BIC PARBGBL1097?

PARBGBL1097 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London, a branch or department 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.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PARBGBL1097 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need PARBGBL1097.

What does each part of PARBGBL1097 mean?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, L1 is the code for the city or region and 097 identifies the department London.

What happens if I use PARBGBL1097 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBGBL1097 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1097?

PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1097 is London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBGBL1097 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.