SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21162
PARBLU21162 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21162 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 162 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How 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.
- 162 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21162?
PARBLU21162 identifies Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21162?
PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21162 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21162 if the recipient asks for it.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.
What does each part of PARBLU21162 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 162 identifies the department Luxembourg.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21162 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21162 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.