SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21056
PARBLU21056 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21056 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 056 |
| 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.
- 056 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 branch is behind BIC PARBLU21056?
The code PARBLU21056 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.
What do the letters in PARBLU21056 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 056 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21056?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21056 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBLU21056 if the recipient asks for it.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Do I need PARBLU21056 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21056.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.