SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21141
PARBLU21141 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21141 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 141 |
| 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.
- 141 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 BIC PARBLU21141?
PARBLU21141 identifies Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Banks often 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.
What do the letters in PARBLU21141 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 141 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21141?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21141 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21141 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBLU21141 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21141 with the recipient before sending.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.