SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1086
PARBAUS1086 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1086 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 086 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 086 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 code PARBAUS1086?
PARBAUS1086 identifies Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1086, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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 Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1086?
PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1086 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAUS1086 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter PARBAUS1086 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBAUS1086 against the details from BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.