SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1186
PARBAUS1186 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1186 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 186 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 186 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 PARBAUS1186?
The code PARBAUS1186 belongs to Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PARBAUS1186 mean?
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 186 identifies the branch Sydney.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1186, 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 PARBAUS1186?
PARBAUS1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1186 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAUS1186 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.