SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21003
PARBLU21003 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 003 |
| 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.
- 003 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 code PARBLU21003?
The code PARBLU21003 belongs to Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have other 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.
Do I need PARBLU21003 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21003.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use PARBLU21003 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21003 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21003?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21003 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21003.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.