SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1139
PARBAUS1139 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1139 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 139 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
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.
- 139 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 PARBAUS1139?
PARBAUS1139 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 account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1139, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1139 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the location code and 139 is the code of the department Sydney.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1139?
PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1139 points to Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBAUS1139 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.