SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1057
PARBAUS1057 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1057 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 057 |
| 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.
- 057 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 BIC PARBAUS1057?
The code PARBAUS1057 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 do the letters in PARBAUS1057 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch, AU stands for Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 057 identifies the branch 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. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1057, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1057?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch, while PARBAUS1057 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAUS1057 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.