SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21012
PARBLU21012 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way 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.
- 012 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21012?
PARBLU21012 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21012?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21012 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBLU21012 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBLU21012 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21012.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.