SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21125
PARBLU21125 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21125 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 125 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way 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.
- 125 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21125?
The code PARBLU21125 belongs to Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21125?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21125 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21125 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBLU21125 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21125.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of PARBLU21125 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 125 identifies the department Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.