SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1160
PARBAUS1160 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1160 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 160 |
| 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.
- 160 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 BIC PARBAUS1160?
PARBAUS1160 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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 do the letters in PARBAUS1160 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 160 is the code of the department Sydney.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1160 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBAUS1160 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1160?
PARBAUS1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1160 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBAUS1160 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1160, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.