SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S216
ACLRAU2S216 belongs to Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ACLRAU2S216 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ACLRAU2S |
| Branch code | 216 |
| Bank | Austraclear Limited |
| Branch | Bko 216 |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way 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.
- 216 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S216?
ACLRAU2S216 identifies Bko 216, a unit of Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ACLRAU2S instead of ACLRAU2S216?
ACLRAU2S is the head office of Austraclear Limited, while ACLRAU2S216 points to Bko 216. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ACLRAU2S216.
How long does it take to send money to Austraclear Limited in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Austraclear Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 49 SWIFT/BIC codes for Austraclear Limited in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in ACLRAU2S216 mean?
ACLR is the bank code of Austraclear Limited, AU stands for Australia, 2S is the location code and 216 is the code of the department Bko 216.
What do I need to send money to an account at Austraclear Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S216, 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.