SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2ACWD
BKCHAU2ACWD belongs to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Chatswood, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2ACWD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2A |
| Branch code | CWD |
| Bank | Bank of China (Australia) Limited |
| Branch | Chatswood |
| City | Chatswood |
| Country | Australia |
The way 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.
- CWD 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 uses BIC BKCHAU2ACWD?
The code BKCHAU2ACWD belongs to Chatswood, a branch or department of Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Chatswood, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Australia?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BKCHAU2ACWD with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHAU2ACWD with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BKCHAU2ACWD stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China (Australia) Limited, AU stands for Australia, 2A is the location code and CWD is the code of the branch Chatswood.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China (Australia) Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of 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?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2ACWD, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.