SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21053
PARBLU21053 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21053 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 053 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How 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.
- 053 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 uses SWIFT code PARBLU21053?
The code PARBLU21053 belongs to Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21053?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21053 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21053.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in PARBLU21053 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 053 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.
What happens if I use PARBLU21053 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21053 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.