SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1198
PARBAUS1198 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1198 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 198 |
| 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.
- 198 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 uses SWIFT code PARBAUS1198?
PARBAUS1198 identifies Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 135 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter PARBAUS1198 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PARBAUS1198 against the details from BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1198, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
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 what you receive in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1198?
PARBAUS1 points to the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1198 is Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1198 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.