SWIFT/BIC Code for
BNP Paribas
BNPAAUSS
8-character head-office code · Sydney · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
BNPA
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
SS
Location
Sydney
BNPAAUSS has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for BNP Paribas — the code international senders use for transfers to any of the bank's branches.
8 vs 11 Characters — Which Do You Use?
SWIFT codes come in two lengths. An 8-character code (like BNPAAUSS) identifies the bank's head office and covers all of its branches. An 11-character code adds a three-letter branch suffix that points to one specific office.
A common suffix is XXX, which simply means “head office” — so BNPAAUSS and BNPAAUSSXXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to BNP Paribas, the 8-character code BNPAAUSS is the right one to give the sender.
You don’t need an IBAN to send money to Australia
Australia does not use the IBAN system. For an incoming international transfer to BNP Paribas, the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: BNPAAUSS
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 222-100)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- BNP Paribas
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- BNPAAUSS
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 222, 229
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 5
- Head-office BSB
- 222-100
BNP Paribas BSB Numbers
BNP Paribas has 5 active BSB numbers in the AusPayNet register, across the 222, 229 ranges. The head-office BSB is 222-100.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code BNPAAUSS when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your BNP Paribas account from overseas
- Someone abroad needs to send you money — give them this SWIFT code along with your BSB and account number
- Setting up an international direct debit or recurring payment from an overseas account
For domestic transfers within Australia, you only need your BSB number and account number — no SWIFT code is required.
Learn more in our guide: BSB vs SWIFT Code: What's the Difference?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for BNP Paribas? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for BNP Paribas is BNPAAUSS.
Do I need a BSB as well as BNPAAUSS for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. BNPAAUSS identifies BNP Paribas internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is BNPAAUSS the same for all BNP Paribas branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. BNPAAUSS is the 8-character head-office code for BNP Paribas and works across its branches. Some transfers may use an 11-character code ending in a branch suffix, but the 8-character code is accepted in the large majority of cases.
How long does an international transfer to BNP Paribas take? ▾
International SWIFT transfers to Australia typically take 1–5 business days depending on the sending bank, the currency, and any intermediary banks involved. Transfers sent after the receiving bank's daily cut-off are processed the next business day.