SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1141

PARBAUS1141 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1141

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1141
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code141
BankBNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

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.
141 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 PARBAUS1141?

PARBAUS1141 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of PARBAUS1141 mean?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 141 is the code of the department Sydney.

What happens if I use PARBAUS1141 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBAUS1141 against the details from BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) before sending.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1141, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1141?

PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1141 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAUS1141 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.