SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2AMLC
BKCHAU2AMLC belongs to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Melbourne, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2AMLC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2A |
| Branch code | MLC |
| Bank | Bank of China (Australia) Limited |
| Branch | Bank of China (Australia) LTD Melbourne China Town Branch |
| City | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Bank of China (Australia) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- MLC 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 is behind SWIFT code BKCHAU2AMLC?
BKCHAU2AMLC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank of China (Australia) LTD Melbourne China Town Branch, part of Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Melbourne, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKCHAU2AMLC stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China (Australia) Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2A is the code for the city or region and MLC is the code of the branch Bank of China (Australia) LTD Melbourne China Town Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Australia?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China (Australia) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2AMLC, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has Bank of China (Australia) Limited got other 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.