SWIFT/BIC code BOFAAUSXSAL
BOFAAUSXSAL belongs to Bank of America, N.a. Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAAUSXSAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAAUSX |
| Branch code | SAL |
| Bank | Bank of America, N.a. Sydney |
| Branch | Ba Securities Australia LTD |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the Bank of America, N.a. Sydney SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SAL 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOFAAUSXSAL?
The code BOFAAUSXSAL belongs to Ba Securities Australia LTD, a unit of Bank of America, N.a. Sydney in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BOFAAUSXSAL with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFAAUSXSAL against the details from Bank of America, N.a. Sydney before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of America, N.a. Sydney in Australia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of America, N.a. Sydney?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFAAUSXSAL, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of America, N.a. Sydney take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of BOFAAUSXSAL mean?
BOFA is the bank code of Bank of America, N.a. Sydney, AU is the ISO code of Australia, SX is the location code and SAL identifies the branch Ba Securities Australia LTD.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.