SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21160
PARBLU21160 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21160 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 160 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way 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.
- 160 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 PARBLU21160?
The code PARBLU21160 belongs to Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBLU21160 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBLU21160 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before sending.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21160?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21160 is Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21160.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21160 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21160.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.