SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21183
PARBLU21183 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21183 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 183 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| Branch | Luxembourg |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way 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.
- 183 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 PARBLU21183?
PARBLU21183 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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 PARBLU21183?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21183 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBLU21183 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBLU21183 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 183 identifies the department Luxembourg.
What happens if I enter PARBLU21183 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21183 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best 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 what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need PARBLU21183 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PARBLU21183.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.