SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1120
PARBAUS1120 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1120 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 120 |
| 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.
- 120 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBAUS1120?
PARBAUS1120 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 than a bank.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch).
What does each part of PARBAUS1120 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the location code and 120 is the code of the branch Sydney.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1120, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1120?
PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1120 points to Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBAUS1120 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.