SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1096
PARBAUS1096 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1096 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 096 |
| 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.
- 096 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 PARBAUS1096?
PARBAUS1096 identifies Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1096 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the location code and 096 is the code of the department Sydney.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1096?
PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1096 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAUS1096 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1096, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.