SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21161
PARBLU21161 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 161 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 branch uses SWIFT code PARBLU21161?
PARBLU21161 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, part 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 PARBLU21161?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21161 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21161.
Do I need PARBLU21161 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21161.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best 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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of PARBLU21161 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 161 identifies the branch Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.