SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1126

PARBAUS1126 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1126

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1126
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code126
BankBNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

How 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.
126 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 is behind BIC PARBAUS1126?

PARBAUS1126 identifies Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1126?

PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1126 points to Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBAUS1126 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in PARBAUS1126 stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the location code and 126 is the code of the department Sydney.

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

Many banks 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.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1126, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.