SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1164
PARBAUS1164 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1164 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 164 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How 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.
- 164 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 PARBAUS1164?
PARBAUS1164 identifies Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1164?
PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1164 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1164.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
Does BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 135 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1164 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the location code and 164 identifies the branch Sydney.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.