SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21185
PARBLU21185 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBLU21185 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBLU21 |
| Branch code | 185 |
| 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.
- 185 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 PARBLU21185?
PARBLU21185 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luxembourg, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need PARBLU21185 to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need PARBLU21185.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBLU21 instead of PARBLU21185?
PARBLU21 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, while PARBLU21185 points to Luxembourg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBLU21185 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of PARBLU21185 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, 21 is the code for the city or region and 185 identifies the department Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.