SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21097
PARBLU21097 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21097 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 097 |
| 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.
- 097 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 PARBLU21097?
PARBLU21097 identifies Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21097?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21097 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBLU21097 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBLU21097 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 097 is the code of the department Luxembourg.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21097 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21097.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.