SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1163
PARBAUS1163 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1163 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 163 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way 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.
- 163 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/BIC code PARBAUS1163?
PARBAUS1163 identifies Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of PARBAUS1163 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 163 identifies the department Sydney.
What happens if I enter PARBAUS1163 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBAUS1163 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1163?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1163 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1163.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1163, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.