SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21046
PARBLU21046 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21046 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 046 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How 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.
- 046 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 PARBLU21046?
PARBLU21046 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use PARBLU21046 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21046 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21046 to send euros 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 still need PARBLU21046.
What does each part of PARBLU21046 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 046 is the code of the department Luxembourg.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21046?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21046 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21046.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.