SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2AHSV
BKCHAU2AHSV belongs to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Hurstville, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2AHSV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2A |
| Branch code | HSV |
| Bank | Bank of China (Australia) Limited |
| Branch | Hurstville Branch |
| City | Hurstville |
| 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.
- HSV 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHAU2AHSV?
BKCHAU2AHSV identifies Hurstville Branch, part of Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Hurstville, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHAU2A instead of BKCHAU2AHSV?
BKCHAU2A points to the main office of Bank of China (Australia) Limited, while BKCHAU2AHSV points to Hurstville Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHAU2AHSV.
Has Bank of China (Australia) Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China (Australia) Limited.
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 the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BKCHAU2AHSV stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China (Australia) Limited, AU stands for Australia, 2A is the location code and HSV is the code of the department Hurstville Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China (Australia) Limited take in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.