SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21055
PARBLU21055 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21055 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 055 |
| 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.
- 055 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/BIC code PARBLU21055?
PARBLU21055 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21055 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21055.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21055?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21055 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBLU21055 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of PARBLU21055 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 055 identifies the department Luxembourg.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.