SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2APAR
BKCHAU2APAR belongs to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2APAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2A |
| Branch code | PAR |
| Bank | Bank of China (Australia) Limited |
| Branch | Parramatta |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How 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.
- PAR 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 BKCHAU2APAR?
The code BKCHAU2APAR belongs to Parramatta, a branch or department of Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKCHAU2A instead of BKCHAU2APAR?
BKCHAU2A points to the head office of Bank of China (Australia) Limited, while BKCHAU2APAR points to Parramatta. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHAU2APAR.
Does Bank of China (Australia) Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Australia. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China (Australia) Limited.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China (Australia) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2APAR, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter BKCHAU2APAR incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHAU2APAR with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BKCHAU2APAR mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China (Australia) Limited, AU stands for Australia, 2A is the code for the city or region and PAR is the code of the department Parramatta.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.