SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21025
PARBLU21025 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21025 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 025 |
| 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.
- 025 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 is behind BIC PARBLU21025?
The code PARBLU21025 belongs to Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in PARBLU21025 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 025 identifies the branch Luxembourg.
What happens if I use PARBLU21025 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBLU21025 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before sending.
Do I need PARBLU21025 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21025.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.