SWIFT/BIC code CFSMAU3METD

CFSMAU3METD belongs to Colonial First State Investment LTD in Sydney, Australia.

CFSMAU3METD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCFSMAU3METD
8-character codeCFSMAU3M
Branch codeETD
BankColonial First State Investment LTD
BranchExchange Traded Derivatives
CitySydney
CountryAustralia

How the Colonial First State Investment LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CFSM Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
3M Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ETD 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 BIC CFSMAU3METD?

The code CFSMAU3METD belongs to Exchange Traded Derivatives, a unit of Colonial First State Investment LTD in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CFSMAU3M instead of CFSMAU3METD?

CFSMAU3M is the main office of Colonial First State Investment LTD, while CFSMAU3METD points to Exchange Traded Derivatives. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CFSMAU3METD if the recipient asks for it.

Has Colonial First State Investment LTD got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Colonial First State Investment LTD in Australia. All of them are listed on the page of Colonial First State Investment LTD.

What is the best way to send money to Colonial First State Investment LTD?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.

How long does a transfer to Colonial First State Investment LTD take in Australia?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Colonial First State Investment LTD?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CFSMAU3METD, 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.