SWIFT/BIC code AMPBAU2SXXX
AMPBAU2SXXX belongs to Amp Bank Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AMPBAU2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AMPBAU2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Amp Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the Amp Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AMPB 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.
- XXX 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 SWIFT/BIC code AMPBAU2SXXX?
The code AMPBAU2SXXX belongs to the head office of Amp Bank Limited in Sydney, Australia. Use it when a payment to Amp Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Amp Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Amp Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AMPBAU2SXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in AMPBAU2SXXX stand for?
AMPB is the bank code of Amp Bank Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Amp Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Amp Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Amp Bank Limited in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Amp Bank Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.