SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21052
PARBLU21052 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21052 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 052 |
| 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.
- 052 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 code PARBLU21052?
PARBLU21052 identifies Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need PARBLU21052 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21052.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21052 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBLU21052 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21052?
PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21052 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBLU21052 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.