SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21163
PARBLU21163 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21163 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 163 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How 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.
- 163 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 uses SWIFT code PARBLU21163?
PARBLU21163 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need PARBLU21163 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21163.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use PARBLU21163 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21163 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21163?
PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21163 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBLU21163 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.