SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2S400
CTBAAU2S400 belongs to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Brisbane, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTBAAU2S400 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTBAAU2S |
| Branch code | 400 |
| Bank | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brisbane |
| 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.
- 400 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2S400?
CTBAAU2S400 identifies Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, a branch or department of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Brisbane, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CTBAAU2S400 mean?
CTBA is the institution code of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, AU stands for Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and 400 is the code of the department Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney.
How long does it take to send money to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2S400, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use CTBAAU2S instead of CTBAAU2S400?
CTBAAU2S is the head office of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, while CTBAAU2S400 points to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CTBAAU2S400.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.