SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1XXX
PARBAUS1XXX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARBAUS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARBAUS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the BNP Paribas Securities 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.
- XXX 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 institution is behind BIC PARBAUS1XXX?
PARBAUS1XXX identifies the headquarters of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney, Australia. Use it when a payment to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) does not need a specific branch.
Is PARBAUS1 and PARBAUS1XXX the same code?
Yes. PARBAUS1 is the 8-character version of PARBAUS1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) in Sydney.
What does each part of PARBAUS1XXX stand for?
PARB is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch), AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PARBAUS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Securities Services, (Australia Branch) take in Australia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.