SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21040
PARBLU21040 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21040 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 040 |
| 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.
- 040 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 SWIFT code PARBLU21040?
PARBLU21040 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21040 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21040 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21040 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21040.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21040?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21040 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBLU21040 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.