SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1103
PARBGBL1103 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1103 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 103 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom |
| Branch | London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 103 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1103?
PARBGBL1103 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBGBL1103 stand for?
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 103 is the code of the department London.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter PARBGBL1103 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBGBL1103 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1103?
PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1103 points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBGBL1103 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services 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.