SWIFT/BIC code PRGNGB21XXX
PRGNGB21XXX belongs to Paragon Bank PLC in Solihull, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRGNGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRGNGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Paragon Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Solihull |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Paragon Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PRGN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PRGNGB21XXX?
PRGNGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Paragon Bank PLC in Solihull, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Paragon Bank PLC does not need a specific branch.
Is PRGNGB21 and PRGNGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PRGNGB21 is the short version of PRGNGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Paragon Bank PLC in Solihull.
Do I need PRGNGB21XXX 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. If you send another currency you still need PRGNGB21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Paragon Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Paragon Bank PLC use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PRGNGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Paragon Bank PLC in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in PRGNGB21XXX mean?
PRGN is the institution code of Paragon Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.