SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21172
PARBLU21172 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21172 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 172 |
| 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.
- 172 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 BIC PARBLU21172?
The code PARBLU21172 belongs to Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need PARBLU21172 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PARBLU21172.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21172 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21172 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before sending.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21172?
PARBLU21 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21172 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBLU21172 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.