SWIFT/BIC code PARBAU2SLCC

PARBAU2SLCC belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAU2SLCC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAU2SLCC
8-character codePARBAU2S
Branch codeLCC
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch)
BranchSecurities Services Sydney Local Custody
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) 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.
AU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2S Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
LCC 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/BIC code PARBAU2SLCC?

PARBAU2SLCC identifies Securities Services Sydney Local Custody, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use PARBAU2S instead of PARBAU2SLCC?

PARBAU2S points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAU2SLCC points to Securities Services Sydney Local Custody. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAU2SLCC.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch)?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What do the letters in PARBAU2SLCC stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and LCC is the code of the branch Securities Services Sydney Local Custody.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch)?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAU2SLCC, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What happens if I enter PARBAU2SLCC with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBAU2SLCC with the recipient before sending.

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