SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1029
PARBAUS1029 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1029 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 029 |
| 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.
- 029 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1029?
PARBAUS1029 identifies Sydney, a branch or department 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 the letters in PARBAUS1029 mean?
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 029 is the code of the department Sydney.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch take in Australia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money 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 PARBAUS1029, 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 is the cheapest 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 – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1029?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch, while PARBAUS1029 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1029.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.