SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21165
PARBLU21165 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21165 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 165 |
| 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.
- 165 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 bank uses SWIFT code PARBLU21165?
The code PARBLU21165 belongs to Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in PARBLU21165 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 165 identifies the branch Luxembourg.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21165?
PARBLU21 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21165 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21165 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need PARBLU21165 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21165.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
SEPA payments in euros 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.