SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21028

PARBLU21028 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21028

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21028
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code028
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
028 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21028?

PARBLU21028 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 do the letters in PARBLU21028 stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 028 identifies the branch Luxembourg.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21028?

PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21028 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21028.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PARBLU21028 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21028.

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

Yes, our database contains 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.

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