SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SACC
BKCHAU2SACC belongs to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2SACC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2S |
| Branch code | ACC |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch |
| Branch | Accounting Dept. |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch SWIFT/BIC works
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).
- 2S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ACC 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SACC?
BKCHAU2SACC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Accounting Dept., part of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Australia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SACC, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BKCHAU2SACC mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and ACC is the code of the department Accounting Dept..
Has Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch 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.