SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21073
PARBLU21073 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21073 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 073 |
| 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.
- 073 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 uses BIC PARBLU21073?
The code PARBLU21073 belongs to Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21073 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21073.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21073?
PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21073 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBLU21073 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use PARBLU21073 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21073 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.