SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SBWD
BKCHAU2SBWD belongs to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Burwood, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2SBWD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2S |
| Branch code | BWD |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch |
| Branch | Bank of China LTD Burwood Branch |
| City | Burwood |
| 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.
- BWD 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 BKCHAU2SBWD?
BKCHAU2SBWD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank of China LTD Burwood Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Burwood, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHAU2S instead of BKCHAU2SBWD?
BKCHAU2S points to the head office of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, while BKCHAU2SBWD points to Bank of China LTD Burwood Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKCHAU2SBWD if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What happens if I use BKCHAU2SBWD with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHAU2SBWD with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BKCHAU2SBWD stand for?
BKCH is the bank 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 BWD identifies the branch Bank of China LTD Burwood Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.