SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1187
PARBAUS1187 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1187 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 187 |
| 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.
- 187 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 PARBAUS1187?
The code PARBAUS1187 belongs to Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1187?
PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1187 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1187 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1187, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 135 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.