SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21119
PARBLU21119 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21119 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 119 |
| 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.
- 119 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 code PARBLU21119?
The code PARBLU21119 belongs to Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in PARBLU21119 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 119 identifies 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 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21119 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21119.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21119?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21119 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21119.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.