SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1147
PARBAUS1147 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1147 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 147 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 147 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 SWIFT code PARBAUS1147?
PARBAUS1147 identifies Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1147 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the location code and 147 is the code of the department Sydney.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1147, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1147?
PARBAUS1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1147 points to Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1147 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.