SWIFT/BIC code PARBAU2SMCY
PARBAU2SMCY belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAU2SMCY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAU2S |
| Branch code | MCY |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Securities Services Sydney Master Custody |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) 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.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- MCY 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 BIC PARBAU2SMCY?
PARBAU2SMCY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Services Sydney Master Custody, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAU2SMCY, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use PARBAU2S instead of PARBAU2SMCY?
PARBAU2S is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAU2SMCY points to Securities Services Sydney Master Custody. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAU2SMCY if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBAU2SMCY with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBAU2SMCY with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in PARBAU2SMCY mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and MCY identifies the department Securities Services Sydney Master Custody.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.