SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1183
PARBAUS1183 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1183 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 183 |
| 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.
- 183 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBAUS1183?
PARBAUS1183 identifies 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.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1183, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1183 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the location code and 183 identifies the department Sydney.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1183?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1183 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAUS1183 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.