SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21023

PARBLU21023 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21023

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21023
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code023
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

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.
023 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 branch uses BIC PARBLU21023?

PARBLU21023 identifies Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use PARBLU21023 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21023 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of PARBLU21023 stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 023 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?

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.

Do I need PARBLU21023 to send euros to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21023.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.