SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21109
PARBLU21109 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21109 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 109 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way 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.
- 109 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21109?
The code PARBLU21109 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.
What happens if I use PARBLU21109 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21109 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of PARBLU21109 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 109 is the code of the department Luxembourg.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21109?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21109 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBLU21109 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBLU21109 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21109.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.