SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21031
PARBLU21031 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21031 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 031 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
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.
- 031 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 PARBLU21031?
PARBLU21031 identifies Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21031 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21031.
What do the letters in PARBLU21031 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 031 identifies the department Luxembourg.
What happens if I use PARBLU21031 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBLU21031 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before sending.
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. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.