SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21138
PARBLU21138 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21138 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 138 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How 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.
- 138 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 PARBLU21138?
PARBLU21138 identifies Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21138?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21138 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21138.
Do I need PARBLU21138 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21138.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best 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 transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.