SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21157
PARBLU21157 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21157 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 157 |
| 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.
- 157 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 PARBLU21157?
The code PARBLU21157 belongs to Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21157?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21157 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21157.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21157 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21157 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.
What do the letters in PARBLU21157 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 157 identifies the department Luxembourg.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take in Luxembourg?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.