SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SOBU
BKCHAU2SOBU belongs to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2SOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2S |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch |
| Branch | Obu |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- OBU 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 SWIFT code BKCHAU2SOBU?
The code BKCHAU2SOBU belongs to Obu, part of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SOBU, 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.
Can I use BKCHAU2S instead of BKCHAU2SOBU?
BKCHAU2S is the head office of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, while BKCHAU2SOBU is Obu. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHAU2SOBU.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of BKCHAU2SOBU mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and OBU is the code of the branch Obu.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.