SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21002

PARBLU21002 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21002

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21002
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code002
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

How the BNP Paribas Securities Services 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.
LU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
002 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 is behind BIC PARBLU21002?

PARBLU21002 identifies Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of PARBLU21002 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 002 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.

What happens if I enter PARBLU21002 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21002 with the recipient before you confirm.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21002?

PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21002 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21002.

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