SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1191
PARBAUS1191 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1191 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 191 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 191 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 branch is behind BIC PARBAUS1191?
PARBAUS1191 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1191 stand for?
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 191 is the code of the department Sydney.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1191, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter PARBAUS1191 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBAUS1191 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1191?
PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1191 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1191 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.