SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21015
PARBLU21015 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way 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.
- 015 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 PARBLU21015?
PARBLU21015 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21015 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21015.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PARBLU21015 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 015 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.