SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21048

PARBLU21048 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21048

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21048
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code048
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

How 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.
048 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 bank is behind BIC PARBLU21048?

PARBLU21048 identifies Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21048?

PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21048 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21048.

What do the letters in PARBLU21048 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 048 identifies the department Luxembourg.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter PARBLU21048 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21048 with the recipient before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.