SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1112

PARBGBL1112 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1112

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1112
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code112
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom
BranchLondon
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
112 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBGBL1112?

PARBGBL1112 identifies London, a branch or department 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 more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of PARBGBL1112 stand for?

PARB is the institution 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 112 identifies the branch London.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1112?

PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1112 is London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1112.

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need PARBGBL1112 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 PARBGBL1112.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.