SWIFT/BIC code BNPAAU2SOBU
BNPAAU2SOBU belongs to BNP Paribas Australia in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPAAU2SOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPAAU2S |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Australia |
| Branch | Sydney Offshore Banking Unit) (Obu |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the BNP Paribas Australia SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- OBU 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 SWIFT/BIC code BNPAAU2SOBU?
BNPAAU2SOBU identifies Sydney Offshore Banking Unit) (Obu, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Australia in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has BNP Paribas Australia got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Australia in Australia. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Australia.
Can I use BNPAAU2S instead of BNPAAU2SOBU?
BNPAAU2S points to the main office of BNP Paribas Australia, while BNPAAU2SOBU points to Sydney Offshore Banking Unit) (Obu. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BNPAAU2SOBU if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BNPAAU2SOBU stand for?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas Australia, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and OBU identifies the branch Sydney Offshore Banking Unit) (Obu.
What happens if I enter BNPAAU2SOBU with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNPAAU2SOBU with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Australia take in Australia?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.