SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1102
PARBGBL1102 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1102 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 102 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom |
| Branch | London |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 102 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 is behind BIC PARBGBL1102?
The code PARBGBL1102 belongs to London, part 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.
What happens if I use PARBGBL1102 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBGBL1102 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom before sending.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBGBL1102 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBGBL1102.
What is the cheapest 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.
What do the letters in PARBGBL1102 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB stands for United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 102 is the code of the branch London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.