SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1199
PARBAUS1199 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1199 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 199 |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Sydney |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 199 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 BIC PARBAUS1199?
The code PARBAUS1199 belongs to Sydney, a branch or department of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 135 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best 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 the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1199, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1199?
PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1199 points to Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PARBAUS1199 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1199 stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), AU stands for Australia, S1 is the code for the city or region and 199 identifies the department Sydney.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.