SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2ABXH
BKCHAU2ABXH belongs to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Box Hill, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2ABXH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2A |
| Branch code | BXH |
| Bank | Bank of China (Australia) Limited |
| Branch | Box Hill Branch |
| City | Box Hill |
| Country | Australia |
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.
- BXH 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 BKCHAU2ABXH?
BKCHAU2ABXH identifies Box Hill Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Box Hill, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China (Australia) Limited?
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 do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China (Australia) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2ABXH, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China (Australia) Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BKCHAU2ABXH incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHAU2ABXH against the details from Bank of China (Australia) Limited before sending.
Has Bank of China (Australia) Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.