SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21045
PARBLU21045 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21045 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 045 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 045 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/BIC code PARBLU21045?
PARBLU21045 identifies Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21045 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21045 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
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.
Do I need PARBLU21045 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21045.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21045?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21045 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21045.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.