SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1078

PARBAUS1078 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1078

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1078
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code078
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.
078 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 PARBAUS1078?

PARBAUS1078 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas 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 PARBAUS1078 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBAUS1078 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 135 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1078?

PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1078 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1078.

What does each part of PARBAUS1078 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the location code and 078 is the code of the department Sydney.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1078, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

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