SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21018
PARBLU21018 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 018 |
| 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.
- 018 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/BIC code PARBLU21018?
PARBLU21018 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.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21018?
PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21018 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21018 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21018 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBLU21018 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.
What does each part of PARBLU21018 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 018 identifies the department Luxembourg.
Do I need PARBLU21018 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21018.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.