SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2S500
CTBAAU2S500 belongs to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Adelaide, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTBAAU2S500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTBAAU2S |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney |
| Branch | — |
| City | Adelaide |
| Country | Australia |
How the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 500 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 branch is behind BIC CTBAAU2S500?
The code CTBAAU2S500 belongs to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, a unit of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Adelaide, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CTBAAU2S instead of CTBAAU2S500?
CTBAAU2S points to the main office of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, while CTBAAU2S500 points to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CTBAAU2S500 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney.
What happens if I use CTBAAU2S500 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CTBAAU2S500 against the details from Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2S500, 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 it take to send money to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.