SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1188

PARBAUS1188 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1188

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1188
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code188
BankBNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)
BranchSydney
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

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.
188 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1188?

PARBAUS1188 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch).

What happens if I enter PARBAUS1188 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBAUS1188 with the recipient before sending.

How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1188?

PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1188 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1188 if the recipient asks for it.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1188, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.