SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1159
PARBAUS1159 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1159 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 159 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
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.
- 159 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 PARBAUS1159?
PARBAUS1159 identifies Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1159, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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).
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Banks often 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.
What does each part of PARBAUS1159 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 159 identifies the department Sydney.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.