SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1120
PARBGBL1120 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1120 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 120 |
| 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.
- 120 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 PARBGBL1120?
The code PARBGBL1120 belongs to London, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter PARBGBL1120 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBGBL1120 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom before sending.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBGBL1120 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBGBL1120.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1120?
PARBGBL1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1120 is London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBGBL1120 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.