SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1167

PARBAUS1167 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1167

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1167
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code167
BankBNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

The way 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.
167 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 PARBAUS1167?

The code PARBAUS1167 belongs to 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.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1167?

PARBAUS1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1167 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBAUS1167 if the recipient asks for it.

Does BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) have more 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.

What does each part of PARBAUS1167 stand for?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the location code and 167 is the code of the branch Sydney.

What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1167, 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 best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.