SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S229
ACLRAU2S229 belongs to Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ACLRAU2S229 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ACLRAU2S |
| Branch code | 229 |
| Bank | Austraclear Limited |
| Branch | Bko 229 |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How 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.
- 229 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 SWIFT code ACLRAU2S229?
ACLRAU2S229 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bko 229, part of Austraclear Limited in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Austraclear Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Austraclear Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ACLRAU2S229, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Austraclear Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 49 SWIFT/BIC codes for Austraclear Limited in Australia. All of them are listed on the page of Austraclear Limited.
Can I use ACLRAU2S instead of ACLRAU2S229?
ACLRAU2S is the head office of Austraclear Limited, while ACLRAU2S229 is Bko 229. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ACLRAU2S229.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Austraclear Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.