SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21057
PARBLU21057 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21057 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 057 |
| 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.
- 057 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 PARBLU21057?
PARBLU21057 identifies Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21057 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21057.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21057?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21057 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21057.
What does each part of PARBLU21057 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 057 identifies the branch Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.