SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21001
PARBLU21001 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services 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.
- LU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 PARBLU21001?
The code PARBLU21001 belongs to Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBLU21001 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 001 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.
Do I need PARBLU21001 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg 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 do need PARBLU21001.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use PARBLU21001 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBLU21001 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before sending.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.