SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21129

PARBLU21129 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21129

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21129
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code129
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.
129 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 branch uses BIC PARBLU21129?

The code PARBLU21129 belongs to 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.

What happens if I enter PARBLU21129 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21129 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21129?

PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21129 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21129.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need PARBLU21129 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21129.

What does each part of PARBLU21129 stand for?

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 129 identifies the branch Luxembourg.

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