SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2ABRI

BKCHAU2ABRI belongs to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Brisbane, Australia.

BKCHAU2ABRI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHAU2ABRI
8-character codeBKCHAU2A
Branch codeBRI
BankBank of China (Australia) Limited
BranchBrisbane Branch
CityBrisbane
CountryAustralia

How the Bank of China (Australia) Limited SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BKCH Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2A Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
BRI 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2ABRI?

BKCHAU2ABRI identifies Brisbane Branch, a unit of Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Brisbane, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China (Australia) 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.

What does each part of BKCHAU2ABRI mean?

BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China (Australia) Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2A is the location code and BRI identifies the department Brisbane Branch.

What happens if I enter BKCHAU2ABRI with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHAU2ABRI with the recipient before you confirm.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China (Australia) Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2ABRI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of China (Australia) Limited?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. 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.