SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1118
PARBAUS1118 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1118 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 118 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
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.
- 118 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 PARBAUS1118?
PARBAUS1118 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 recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1118, 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.
What does each part of PARBAUS1118 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 118 is the code of the department Sydney.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take in Australia?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1118?
PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1118 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1118 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.