SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21158
PARBLU21158 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21158 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 158 |
| 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.
- 158 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 SWIFT code PARBLU21158?
PARBLU21158 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have more 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 is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21158?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21158 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21158 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of PARBLU21158 mean?
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 158 identifies the branch Luxembourg.
What happens if I use PARBLU21158 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBLU21158 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.