SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1008
PARBAUS1008 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
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).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 008 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 PARBAUS1008?
The code PARBAUS1008 belongs to Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1008, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of PARBAUS1008 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch, AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 008 is the code of the department Sydney.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1008?
PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch, while PARBAUS1008 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1008.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.