SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2APTH
BKCHAU2APTH belongs to Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Perth, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2APTH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2A |
| Branch code | PTH |
| Bank | Bank of China (Australia) Limited |
| Branch | Perth |
| City | Perth |
| 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.
- PTH 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 is behind BIC BKCHAU2APTH?
The code BKCHAU2APTH belongs to Perth, part of Bank of China (Australia) Limited in Perth, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China (Australia) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2APTH, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BKCHAU2APTH mean?
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 PTH identifies the branch Perth.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China (Australia) Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BKCHAU2APTH with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHAU2APTH against the details from Bank of China (Australia) Limited before sending.
Can I use BKCHAU2A instead of BKCHAU2APTH?
BKCHAU2A points to the main office of Bank of China (Australia) Limited, while BKCHAU2APTH is Perth. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHAU2APTH if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.