SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21101
PARBLU21101 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21101 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 101 |
| 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.
- 101 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21101?
The code PARBLU21101 belongs to Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got other 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.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
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.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21101?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21101 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21101 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21101 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21101 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need PARBLU21101 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21101.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.