SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S203

ACLRAU2S203 belongs to Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia.

ACLRAU2S203

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeACLRAU2S203
8-character codeACLRAU2S
Branch code203
BankAustraclear Limited
BranchBko 203
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

How the Austraclear Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ACLR Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2S Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
203 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 ACLRAU2S203?

ACLRAU2S203 identifies Bko 203, a unit of Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter ACLRAU2S203 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ACLRAU2S203 against the details from Austraclear Limited before sending.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Austraclear Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S203, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

How long does it take to send money to Austraclear Limited?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Can I use ACLRAU2S instead of ACLRAU2S203?

ACLRAU2S is the head office of Austraclear Limited, while ACLRAU2S203 points to Bko 203. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ACLRAU2S203.

What does each part of ACLRAU2S203 stand for?

ACLR is the institution code of Austraclear Limited, AU stands for Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and 203 identifies the department Bko 203.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.