SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1140
PARBAUS1140 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1140 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 140 |
| 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.
- 140 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1140?
PARBAUS1140 identifies Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1140, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1140?
PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1140 points to Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1140 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 PARBAUS1140 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the location code and 140 is the code of the branch Sydney.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.