SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1154

PARBAUS1154 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1154

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1154
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code154
BankBNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

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.
154 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 uses SWIFT code PARBAUS1154?

PARBAUS1154 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1154?

PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1154 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBAUS1154 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter PARBAUS1154 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBAUS1154 with the recipient before you confirm.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

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