SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1153
PARBAUS1153 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1153 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 153 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
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.
- 153 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code PARBAUS1153?
PARBAUS1153 identifies Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PARBAUS1153 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 153 identifies the department Sydney.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1153 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBAUS1153 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1153?
PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1153 points to Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1153.
Has BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 135 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.