SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1117
PARBGBL1117 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1117 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 117 |
| 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 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.
- 117 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 code PARBGBL1117?
PARBGBL1117 identifies 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.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 do the letters in PARBGBL1117 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 117 identifies the department London.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1117?
PARBGBL1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1117 points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBGBL1117 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBGBL1117 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBGBL1117.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.