SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SHSV
BKCHAU2SHSV belongs to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Hurstville, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2SHSV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2S |
| Branch code | HSV |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch |
| Branch | Hurstville Branch |
| City | Hurstville |
| 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.
- HSV 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 BKCHAU2SHSV?
BKCHAU2SHSV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hurstville Branch, a unit of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Hurstville, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BKCHAU2SHSV with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHAU2SHSV with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BKCHAU2S instead of BKCHAU2SHSV?
BKCHAU2S is the head office of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, while BKCHAU2SHSV is Hurstville Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHAU2SHSV.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SHSV, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Australia. 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.