SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21177
PARBLU21177 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21177 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 177 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way 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.
- 177 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 SWIFT code PARBLU21177?
The code PARBLU21177 belongs to Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PARBLU21177 for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21177.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21177 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21177 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in PARBLU21177 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 177 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21177?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21177 is Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBLU21177.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.