SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1089
PARBAUS1089 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1089 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 089 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
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.
- 089 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 PARBAUS1089?
PARBAUS1089 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.
Has BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 135 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch).
What do the letters in PARBAUS1089 stand for?
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 089 is the code of the branch Sydney.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1089, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1089?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1089 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1089.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.