SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2S3FX
CTBAAU2S3FX belongs to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Melbourne, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTBAAU2S3FX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTBAAU2S |
| Branch code | 3FX |
| Bank | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney |
| Branch | Melbourne Group Treasury Centre |
| City | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
How the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CTBA 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.
- 3FX 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/BIC code CTBAAU2S3FX?
The code CTBAAU2S3FX belongs to Melbourne Group Treasury Centre, a unit of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Melbourne, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2S3FX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney take in Australia?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of CTBAAU2S3FX stand for?
CTBA is the bank code of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and 3FX is the code of the department Melbourne Group Treasury Centre.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use CTBAAU2S3FX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CTBAAU2S3FX against the details from Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.