SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21145
PARBLU21145 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21145 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 145 |
| 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.
- 145 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 BIC PARBLU21145?
PARBLU21145 identifies 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 PARBLU21145?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21145 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBLU21145 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need PARBLU21145 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21145.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take in Luxembourg?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.
What does each part of PARBLU21145 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 145 identifies the department Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.