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SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1118

PARBGBL1118 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1118

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1118
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code118
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom
BranchLondon
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
118 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 uses BIC PARBGBL1118?

PARBGBL1118 identifies London, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1118?

PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1118 points to London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBGBL1118 if the recipient asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use PARBGBL1118 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBGBL1118 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom before sending.

Do I need PARBGBL1118 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBGBL1118.

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