SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S206

ACLRAU2S206 belongs to Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia.

ACLRAU2S206

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeACLRAU2S206
8-character codeACLRAU2S
Branch code206
BankAustraclear Limited
BranchBko 260
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

The way the Austraclear Limited SWIFT/BIC works

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.
206 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 branch uses SWIFT code ACLRAU2S206?

ACLRAU2S206 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bko 260, a branch or department of Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use ACLRAU2S206 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ACLRAU2S206 against the details from Austraclear Limited before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Austraclear Limited in Australia?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use ACLRAU2S instead of ACLRAU2S206?

ACLRAU2S is the main office of Austraclear Limited, while ACLRAU2S206 is Bko 260. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ACLRAU2S206 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in ACLRAU2S206 stand for?

ACLR is the bank code of Austraclear Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and 206 is the code of the branch Bko 260.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Austraclear Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S206, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

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