SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21176
PARBLU21176 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21176 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 176 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 176 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21176?
PARBLU21176 identifies Luxembourg, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21176 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBLU21176 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in PARBLU21176 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 176 identifies the branch Luxembourg.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21176?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21176 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBLU21176 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg?
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.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.