SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1128
PARBGBL1128 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1128 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 128 |
| 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.
- 128 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 uses SWIFT code PARBGBL1128?
PARBGBL1128 identifies 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.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1128?
PARBGBL1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1128 points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1128.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 148 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom.
What do the letters in PARBGBL1128 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 location code and 128 is the code of the department London.
What happens if I use PARBGBL1128 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBGBL1128 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.