SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1142
PARBAUS1142 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1142 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 142 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
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.
- 142 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 PARBAUS1142?
The code PARBAUS1142 belongs to Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PARBAUS1142 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 142 identifies the department Sydney.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1142?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1142 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAUS1142 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 several percent 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.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1142 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBAUS1142 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.