SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21136
PARBLU21136 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21136 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 136 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 136 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 PARBLU21136?
The code PARBLU21136 belongs to Luxembourg, part 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 use PARBLU21136 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21136 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.
What does each part of PARBLU21136 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 136 identifies the branch Luxembourg.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have 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.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21136?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21136 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21136.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.