SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2AMEL
BKCHAU2AMEL belongs to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Melbourne, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2AMEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2A |
| Branch code | MEL |
| Bank | Bank of China (Australia) Limited |
| Branch | Melbourne Branch |
| City | Melbourne |
| 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.
- MEL 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2AMEL?
BKCHAU2AMEL identifies Melbourne Branch, a unit of Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Melbourne, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China (Australia) Limited.
What is the cheapest 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China (Australia) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2AMEL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKCHAU2A instead of BKCHAU2AMEL?
BKCHAU2A points to the main office of Bank of China (Australia) Limited, while BKCHAU2AMEL is Melbourne Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKCHAU2AMEL if the recipient asks for it.
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 correspondent banks and time zones. Money 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.