SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21061

PARBLU21061 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21061

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21061
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code061
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

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.
061 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21061?

The code PARBLU21061 belongs to 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.

What happens if I enter PARBLU21061 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21061 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21061?

PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21061 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21061.

Do I need PARBLU21061 to send euros to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21061.

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 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in PARBLU21061 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 061 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.