SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21083
PARBLU21083 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21083 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 083 |
| 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.
- 083 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 PARBLU21083?
PARBLU21083 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.
Do I need PARBLU21083 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21083.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21083?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21083 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBLU21083 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.