SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SBRI
BKCHAU2SBRI belongs to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Brisbane, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2SBRI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2S |
| Branch code | BRI |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch |
| Branch | Brisbane Branch |
| City | Brisbane |
| Country | Australia |
How the Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch 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).
- 2S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BRI 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 BKCHAU2SBRI?
BKCHAU2SBRI identifies Brisbane Branch, a unit of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Brisbane, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKCHAU2SBRI mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and BRI is the code of the department Brisbane Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SBRI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter BKCHAU2SBRI incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHAU2SBRI with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BKCHAU2S instead of BKCHAU2SBRI?
BKCHAU2S is the head office of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, while BKCHAU2SBRI is Brisbane Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHAU2SBRI 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.