SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21132
PARBLU21132 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21132 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 132 |
| 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.
- 132 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21132?
PARBLU21132 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need PARBLU21132 to send euros 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 do need PARBLU21132.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21132?
PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21132 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBLU21132 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBLU21132 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBLU21132 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.