SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1178
PARBAUS1178 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1178 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 178 |
| 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.
- 178 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1178?
The code PARBAUS1178 belongs to Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1178, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 135 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of PARBAUS1178 stand for?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 178 identifies the branch Sydney.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.