SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2ABWD
BKCHAU2ABWD belongs to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Burwood, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2ABWD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2A |
| Branch code | BWD |
| Bank | Bank of China (Australia) Limited |
| Branch | Bank of China (Australia) LTD Burwood Branch |
| City | Burwood |
| Country | Australia |
How the Bank of China (Australia) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- BWD 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 BKCHAU2ABWD?
BKCHAU2ABWD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank of China (Australia) LTD Burwood Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Burwood, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China (Australia) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2ABWD, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China (Australia) Limited take in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use BKCHAU2A instead of BKCHAU2ABWD?
BKCHAU2A points to the head office of Bank of China (Australia) Limited, while BKCHAU2ABWD is Bank of China (Australia) LTD Burwood Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHAU2ABWD if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank of China (Australia) Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Australia. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China (Australia) Limited.
What happens if I use BKCHAU2ABWD with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHAU2ABWD with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.