SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21139
PARBLU21139 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21139 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 139 |
| 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.
- 139 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21139?
The code PARBLU21139 belongs to Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21139?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21139 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21139.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21139 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21139.
What do the letters in PARBLU21139 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 139 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.