SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21169

PARBLU21169 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21169

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21169
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code169
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

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.
169 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 PARBLU21169?

PARBLU21169 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use PARBLU21169 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBLU21169 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of PARBLU21169 mean?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 169 identifies the department Luxembourg.

Do I need PARBLU21169 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21169.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got other 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.