SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1070

PARBAUS1070 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1070

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1070
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code070
BankBNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

How the BNP Paribas 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.
070 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code PARBAUS1070?

The code PARBAUS1070 belongs to Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of PARBAUS1070 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 070 is the code of the department Sydney.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1070?

PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1070 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1070.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1070, 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.

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