SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1161
PARBAUS1161 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way 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.
- 161 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/BIC code PARBAUS1161?
PARBAUS1161 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1161?
PARBAUS1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1161 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBAUS1161 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1161, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Has BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.