SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21079

PARBLU21079 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21079

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21079
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code079
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.
079 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 code PARBLU21079?

The code PARBLU21079 belongs to Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use PARBLU21079 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBLU21079 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before sending.

What do the letters in PARBLU21079 mean?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 079 is the code of the department Luxembourg.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need PARBLU21079 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21079.

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