SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1169
PARBAUS1169 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1169 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 169 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
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.
- 169 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 branch uses BIC PARBAUS1169?
PARBAUS1169 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1169, 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.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take in Australia?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1169 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBAUS1169 with the recipient before sending.
Does BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 135 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1169 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 169 is the code of the branch Sydney.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.