SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1192
PARBAUS1192 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1192 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 192 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way 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.
- 192 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 PARBAUS1192?
PARBAUS1192 identifies Sydney, a unit of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1192 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the location code and 192 is the code of the branch Sydney.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1192, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1192 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBAUS1192 against the details from BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) before sending.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.