SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21005
PARBLU21005 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 005 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21005?
The code PARBLU21005 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 – our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21005 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBLU21005 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21005?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21005 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBLU21005 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBLU21005 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21005.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.