SWIFT/BIC code PARBGBL1136

PARBGBL1136 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom in London, United Kingdom.

PARBGBL1136

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBGBL1136
8-character codePARBGBL1
Branch code136
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.
136 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 PARBGBL1136?

The code PARBGBL1136 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.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom have 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 is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in PARBGBL1136 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, L1 is the code for the city or region and 136 is the code of the branch London.

Can I use PARBGBL1 instead of PARBGBL1136?

PARBGBL1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, United Kingdom, while PARBGBL1136 points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBGBL1136 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need PARBGBL1136 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PARBGBL1136.

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