SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1200
PARBAUS1200 belongs to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1200 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | 200 |
| 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.
- 200 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 bank is behind BIC PARBAUS1200?
PARBAUS1200 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sydney, part of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use PARBAUS1200 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARBAUS1200 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in PARBAUS1200 mean?
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 200 is the code of the department Sydney.
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. Check what you receive in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch) take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use PARBAUS1 instead of PARBAUS1200?
PARBAUS1 is the main office of BNP Paribas Services, (Australia Branch), while PARBAUS1200 points to Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PARBAUS1200 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.