SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21182
PARBLU21182 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21182 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 182 |
| 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.
- 182 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21182?
The code PARBLU21182 belongs to Luxembourg, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21182?
PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21182 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21182 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of PARBLU21182 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 182 identifies the department 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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need PARBLU21182 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21182.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.