SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21051
PARBLU21051 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21051 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 051 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way 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.
- 051 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21051?
The code PARBLU21051 belongs to Luxembourg, part 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 PARBLU21051 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21051 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21051?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21051 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBLU21051 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21051 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21051.
What does each part of PARBLU21051 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 051 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.