SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1087
PARBAUS1087 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1087 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 087 |
| 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.
- 087 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1087?
PARBAUS1087 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1087 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the location code and 087 is the code of the department Sydney.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1087 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBAUS1087 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1087?
PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1087 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAUS1087 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1087, 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.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.