SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1168
PARBAUS1168 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1168 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 168 |
| 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.
- 168 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 PARBAUS1168?
The code PARBAUS1168 belongs to Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1168 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBAUS1168 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1168 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 168 identifies the department Sydney.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Has BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) got 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.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1168?
PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1168 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PARBAUS1168 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.