SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21111

PARBLU21111 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21111

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21111
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code111
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

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.
111 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 PARBLU21111?

The code PARBLU21111 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 enter PARBLU21111 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBLU21111 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PARBLU21111 to send euros to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21111.

What do the letters in PARBLU21111 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 111 identifies the branch Luxembourg.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.