SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21095
PARBLU21095 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21095 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 095 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
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.
- 095 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 SWIFT code PARBLU21095?
PARBLU21095 identifies 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.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21095 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21095.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21095?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21095 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21095.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of PARBLU21095 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 095 identifies the branch Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.