SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1177
PARBAUS1177 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1177 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 177 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How 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.
- 177 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 code PARBAUS1177?
PARBAUS1177 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, part 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 happens if I use PARBAUS1177 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBAUS1177 against the details from BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) before you confirm.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1177 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 177 identifies the branch Sydney.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1177, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1177?
PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1177 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1177.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.