SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1106

PARBAUS1106 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1106

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1106
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code106
BankBNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

The way 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.
106 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1106?

PARBAUS1106 identifies 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.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1106, 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.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of PARBAUS1106 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 106 identifies the branch Sydney.

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