SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1061
PARBAUS1061 belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1061 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 061 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 061 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1061?
PARBAUS1061 identifies Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PARBAUS1061 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 061 is the code of the branch Sydney.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1061 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBAUS1061 against the details from BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1061, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1061?
PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch, while PARBAUS1061 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAUS1061 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. 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.