SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SMLC
BKCHAU2SMLC belongs to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Melbourne, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2SMLC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2S |
| Branch code | MLC |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch |
| Branch | Bank of China LTD Melbourne China Town Branch |
| City | Melbourne |
| 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.
- MLC 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 BIC BKCHAU2SMLC?
BKCHAU2SMLC identifies Bank of China LTD Melbourne China Town Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Melbourne, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKCHAU2SMLC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKCHAU2SMLC against the details from Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch before sending.
What does each part of BKCHAU2SMLC stand for?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, AU stands for Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and MLC identifies the department Bank of China LTD Melbourne China Town Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SMLC, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Has Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.