SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1101

PARBAUS1101 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1101

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1101
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code101
BankBNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

How 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.
101 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1101?

The code PARBAUS1101 belongs to 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)?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1101, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Does BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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).

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take in Australia?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1101?

PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1101 points to Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1101 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in PARBAUS1101 stand for?

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 101 is the code of the department Sydney.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.