SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21090
PARBLU21090 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21090 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 090 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How 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.
- 090 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21090?
The code PARBLU21090 belongs to Luxembourg, part 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 PARBLU21090 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21090.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21090 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBLU21090 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21090?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21090 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21090.
What does each part of PARBLU21090 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 090 identifies the department Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.