SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1172
PARBAUS1172 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1172 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 172 |
| 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.
- 172 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 BIC PARBAUS1172?
PARBAUS1172 identifies Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1172 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 172 identifies the branch Sydney.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1172 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PARBAUS1172 against the details from BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) before you confirm.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1172?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1172 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PARBAUS1172 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.