SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1022

PARBAUS1022 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1022

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1022
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code022
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch 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.
AU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
S1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
022 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 branch is behind BIC PARBAUS1022?

PARBAUS1022 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 66 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Australia. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch?

Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1022?

PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch, while PARBAUS1022 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1022 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch take in Australia?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What do the letters in PARBAUS1022 stand for?

PARB is the institution 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 022 identifies the branch Sydney.

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