SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21103
PARBLU21103 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21103 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 103 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way 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.
- 103 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 PARBLU21103?
PARBLU21103 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PARBLU21103 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 103 is the code of the department Luxembourg.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21103 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21103 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need PARBLU21103 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21103.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.