SWIFT/BIC code PARBLU21XXX

PARBLU21XXX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

PARBLU21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBLU21XXX
8-character codePARBLU21
Branch codeXXX
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services
BranchHead office
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

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.
XXX 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBLU21XXX?

PARBLU21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. It is the code to use when a payment to BNP Paribas Securities Services does not need a specific branch.

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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

What happens if I use PARBLU21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBLU21XXX against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services before you confirm.

Are PARBLU21 and PARBLU21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. PARBLU21 is the 8-character version of PARBLU21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to BNP Paribas Securities Services in Luxembourg.

Do I need PARBLU21XXX for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PARBLU21XXX.

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