SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S225
ACLRAU2S225 belongs to Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ACLRAU2S225 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ACLRAU2S |
| Branch code | 225 |
| Bank | Austraclear Limited |
| Branch | Bko 225 |
| 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.
- 225 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 uses BIC ACLRAU2S225?
The code ACLRAU2S225 belongs to Bko 225, part of Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Austraclear Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S225, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter ACLRAU2S225 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ACLRAU2S225 against the details from Austraclear Limited before you confirm.
Can I use ACLRAU2S instead of ACLRAU2S225?
ACLRAU2S points to the main office of Austraclear Limited, while ACLRAU2S225 points to Bko 225. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ACLRAU2S225 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Austraclear Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of ACLRAU2S225 mean?
ACLR is the bank code of Austraclear Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and 225 identifies the branch Bko 225.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.