SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1132
PARBGBL1132 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBGBL1132 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBGBL1 |
| Branch code | 132 |
| 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 works
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.
- 132 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 PARBGBL1132?
The code PARBGBL1132 belongs to London, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need PARBGBL1132 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need PARBGBL1132.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1132?
PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1132 points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBGBL1132 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.