SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SHMB
BKCHAU2SHMB belongs to Bank of China in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2SHMB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2S |
| Branch code | HMB |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Haymarket Branch |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Bank of China 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.
- HMB 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 code BKCHAU2SHMB?
BKCHAU2SHMB identifies Haymarket Branch, part of Bank of China in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKCHAU2S instead of BKCHAU2SHMB?
BKCHAU2S is the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHAU2SHMB points to Haymarket Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKCHAU2SHMB if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BKCHAU2SHMB stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and HMB is the code of the branch Haymarket Branch.
What happens if I enter BKCHAU2SHMB with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHAU2SHMB with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.