SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21153
PARBLU21153 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21153 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 153 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
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.
- 153 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 code PARBLU21153?
The code PARBLU21153 belongs to Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21153 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21153.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21153 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBLU21153 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21153?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21153 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBLU21153 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.