SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SFEX
BKCHAU2SFEX belongs to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2SFEX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2S |
| Branch code | FEX |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch |
| Branch | Foreign Exchange Dept. |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch 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).
- 2S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FEX 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 uses BIC BKCHAU2SFEX?
BKCHAU2SFEX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Foreign Exchange Dept., part of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKCHAU2S instead of BKCHAU2SFEX?
BKCHAU2S points to the head office of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, while BKCHAU2SFEX points to Foreign Exchange Dept.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHAU2SFEX.
What does each part of BKCHAU2SFEX stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, AU stands for Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and FEX is the code of the branch Foreign Exchange Dept..
Does Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SFEX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.