SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1105
PARBGBL1105 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1105 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 105 |
| 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 structured
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.
- 105 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/BIC code PARBGBL1105?
PARBGBL1105 is the SWIFT/BIC code of London, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom have other 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 does each part of PARBGBL1105 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 location code and 105 identifies the branch London.
Do I need PARBGBL1105 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBGBL1105.
What happens if I enter PARBGBL1105 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBGBL1105 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1105?
PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1105 points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBGBL1105 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.