SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21152

PARBLU21152 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21152

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21152
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code152
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

How 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.
152 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBLU21152?

PARBLU21152 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of PARBLU21152 stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 152 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21152?

PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21152 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21152 if the recipient asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use PARBLU21152 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21152 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Banks often 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.

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