SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1149

PARBAUS1149 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1149

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1149
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code149
BankBNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

How 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.
149 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 uses SWIFT code PARBAUS1149?

The code PARBAUS1149 belongs to Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 135 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch).

What happens if I enter PARBAUS1149 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBAUS1149 against the details from BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) before sending.

What does each part of PARBAUS1149 mean?

PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the location code and 149 identifies the department Sydney.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1149?

PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1149 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBAUS1149 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.