SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21143

PARBLU21143 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21143

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21143
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code143
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC works

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.
143 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21143?

PARBLU21143 identifies Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in PARBLU21143 stand for?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 143 identifies the branch Luxembourg.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21143?

PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21143 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBLU21143 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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.

What happens if I use PARBLU21143 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21143 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.