SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1185
PARBAUS1185 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1185 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 185 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way 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.
- 185 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 PARBAUS1185?
PARBAUS1185 identifies Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1185 mean?
PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the location code and 185 identifies the branch Sydney.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1185?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1185 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1185 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1185 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBAUS1185 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1185, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.