SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1088
PARBAUS1088 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1088 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 088 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 088 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 BIC PARBAUS1088?
PARBAUS1088 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if 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 several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch).
What does each part of PARBAUS1088 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 088 identifies the branch Sydney.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1088?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1088 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1088.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1088, 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.