SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21044
PARBLU21044 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21044 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 044 |
| 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.
- 044 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 BIC PARBLU21044?
PARBLU21044 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PARBLU21044 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 044 is the code of the department Luxembourg.
What happens if I use PARBLU21044 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBLU21044 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21044?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21044 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21044.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21044 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21044.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.