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SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21151

PARBLU21151 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21151

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21151
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code151
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

How 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.
151 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 PARBLU21151?

PARBLU21151 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in PARBLU21151 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 151 identifies the branch Luxembourg.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21151?

PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21151 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21151.

What happens if I use PARBLU21151 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21151 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.