SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S212
ACLRAU2S212 belongs to Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ACLRAU2S212 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ACLRAU2S |
| Branch code | 212 |
| Bank | Austraclear Limited |
| Branch | Bko 212 |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the Austraclear Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 212 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
What bank is behind BIC ACLRAU2S212?
ACLRAU2S212 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bko 212, part of Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Austraclear Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Austraclear Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Austraclear Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S212, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ACLRAU2S instead of ACLRAU2S212?
ACLRAU2S points to the head office of Austraclear Limited, while ACLRAU2S212 points to Bko 212. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ACLRAU2S212 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ACLRAU2S212 stand for?
ACLR is the bank code of Austraclear Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and 212 is the code of the department Bko 212.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.