SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1196
PARBAUS1196 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1196 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 196 |
| 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.
- 196 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 SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1196?
PARBAUS1196 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1196?
PARBAUS1 points to the head office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1196 is Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PARBAUS1196.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1196, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter PARBAUS1196 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBAUS1196 against the details from BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) before you confirm.
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 intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.