SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21166
PARBLU21166 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21166 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 166 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way 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.
- 166 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 PARBLU21166?
PARBLU21166 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if 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 several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21166 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21166.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21166?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21166 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21166 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of PARBLU21166 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 166 identifies the department Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.