SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1038
PARBAUS1038 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1038 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 038 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
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.
- 038 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 PARBAUS1038?
The code PARBAUS1038 belongs to 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 happens if I enter PARBAUS1038 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBAUS1038 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1038, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of PARBAUS1038 mean?
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 038 is the code of the branch Sydney.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Australia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1038?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch, while PARBAUS1038 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1038.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.