SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1194
PARBAUS1194 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1194 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 194 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
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.
- 194 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 is behind SWIFT code PARBAUS1194?
PARBAUS1194 identifies 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 happens if I enter PARBAUS1194 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBAUS1194 against the details from BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) before sending.
What does each part of PARBAUS1194 mean?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the location code and 194 identifies the branch Sydney.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1194?
PARBAUS1 is the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1194 points to Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1194 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.