SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21042

PARBLU21042 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21042

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21042
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code042
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.
042 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

What bank uses SWIFT code PARBLU21042?

The code PARBLU21042 belongs to Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21042?

PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21042 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21042.

What do the letters in PARBLU21042 mean?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 042 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got 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.

What happens if I enter PARBLU21042 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBLU21042 with the recipient before sending.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers 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.