SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21184

PARBLU21184 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21184

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21184
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch code184
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services SWIFT/BIC works

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.
184 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 uses SWIFT code PARBLU21184?

PARBLU21184 identifies Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21184?

PARBLU21 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21184 points to Luxembourg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBLU21184 if the recipient asks for it.

Has BNP Paribas Securities Services got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 197 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of PARBLU21184 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU stands for Luxembourg, 21 is the location code and 184 is the code of the branch Luxembourg.

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services?

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 – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.