SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21081
PARBLU21081 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21081 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 081 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 081 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 PARBLU21081?
PARBLU21081 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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 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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need PARBLU21081 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21081.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use PARBLU21081 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBLU21081 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21081?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21081 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21081.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.