SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21150
PARBLU21150 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21150 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 150 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 150 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21150?
The code PARBLU21150 belongs to Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21150 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21150 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21150?
PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21150 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21150.
What do the letters in PARBLU21150 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 150 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.
Do I need PARBLU21150 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 still need PARBLU21150.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.