SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21064
PARBLU21064 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21064 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 064 |
| 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.
- 064 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 BIC PARBLU21064?
PARBLU21064 identifies Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBLU21064 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBLU21064 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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 normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21064 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. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21064.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21064?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21064 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBLU21064 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.