SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21122

PARBLU21122 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21122

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21122
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code122
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

How the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
122 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 PARBLU21122?

PARBLU21122 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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 do the letters in PARBLU21122 stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 122 identifies the branch Luxembourg.

What happens if I use PARBLU21122 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21122 with the recipient before sending.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need PARBLU21122 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21122.

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