SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1129

PARBGBL1129 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1129

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1129
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code129
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom
BranchLondon
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
129 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/BIC code PARBGBL1129?

PARBGBL1129 identifies London, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need PARBGBL1129 for a euro transfer 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 still need PARBGBL1129.

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 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in PARBGBL1129 stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, L1 is the location code and 129 is the code of the branch London.

What happens if I enter PARBGBL1129 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBGBL1129 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom before you confirm.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1129?

PARBGBL1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1129 is London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBGBL1129.

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