SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21178
PARBLU21178 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21178 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 178 |
| 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.
- 178 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 uses BIC PARBLU21178?
PARBLU21178 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need PARBLU21178 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21178.
What does each part of PARBLU21178 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 178 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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.
Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got 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.