SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21173
PARBLU21173 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21173 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 173 |
| 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.
- 173 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 is behind BIC PARBLU21173?
PARBLU21173 identifies Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21173?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21173 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21173.
What does each part of PARBLU21173 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 173 identifies the branch Luxembourg.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Securities Services.
What happens if I use PARBLU21173 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21173 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.