SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21131
PARBLU21131 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21131 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 131 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
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.
- 131 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21131?
PARBLU21131 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
What happens if I use PARBLU21131 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21131 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21131?
PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21131 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21131.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take in Luxembourg?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.