SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1189

PARBAUS1189 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.

PARBAUS1189

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePARBAUS1189
8-character codePARBAUS1
Branch code189
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.
189 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

What bank uses SWIFT code PARBAUS1189?

PARBAUS1189 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use PARBAUS1189 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PARBAUS1189 with the recipient before sending.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.

Has BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) got more 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).

How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What do the letters in PARBAUS1189 mean?

PARB is the bank code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 189 identifies the department Sydney.

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