SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1144
PARBAUS1144 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1144 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 144 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way 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.
- 144 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 PARBAUS1144?
PARBAUS1144 identifies Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1144, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of PARBAUS1144 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the location code and 144 is the code of the branch Sydney.
What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1144?
PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1144 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBAUS1144 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.