SWIFT/BIC code BOFMAU21XXX
BOFMAU21XXX belongs to Bank of Montreal in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFMAU21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFMAU21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Montreal |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Bank of Montreal SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind BIC BOFMAU21XXX?
BOFMAU21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bank of Montreal in Sydney, Australia. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Montreal does not need a specific branch.
Does Bank of Montreal use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BOFMAU21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Montreal in Australia, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Montreal?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BOFMAU21XXX stand for?
BOFM is the institution code of Bank of Montreal, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Montreal?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFMAU21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is BOFMAU21 and BOFMAU21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BOFMAU21 is the 8-character version of BOFMAU21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Montreal in Sydney.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.