SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21126

PARBLU21126 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21126

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21126
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code126
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.
126 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 BIC PARBLU21126?

PARBLU21126 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21126?

PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21126 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21126.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need PARBLU21126 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21126.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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