SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S224
ACLRAU2S224 belongs to Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ACLRAU2S224 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ACLRAU2S |
| Branch code | 224 |
| Bank | Austraclear Limited |
| Branch | Bko 224 |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How 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.
- 224 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 ACLRAU2S224?
ACLRAU2S224 identifies Bko 224, a branch or department 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 ACLRAU2S224 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ACLRAU2S224 with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Austraclear Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S224, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of ACLRAU2S224 mean?
ACLR is the bank code of Austraclear Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and 224 is the code of the department Bko 224.
Can I use ACLRAU2S instead of ACLRAU2S224?
ACLRAU2S points to the head office of Austraclear Limited, while ACLRAU2S224 points to Bko 224. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ACLRAU2S224 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Austraclear Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.