SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1051

PARBAUS1051 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1051

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1051
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code051
BankBNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

The way 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.
051 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1051?

PARBAUS1051 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, 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.

What do the letters in PARBAUS1051 stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch, AU stands for Australia, S1 is the location code and 051 identifies the branch Sydney.

What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1051, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What happens if I enter PARBAUS1051 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBAUS1051 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1051?

PARBAUS1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch, while PARBAUS1051 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBAUS1051 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch 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.

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