SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2S600
CTBAAU2S600 belongs to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Perth, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTBAAU2S600 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTBAAU2S |
| Branch code | 600 |
| Bank | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney |
| Branch | — |
| City | Perth |
| 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.
- 600 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 CTBAAU2S600?
CTBAAU2S600 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, a branch or department of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Perth, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CTBAAU2S600 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 600 identifies the department Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney.
What is the best way to send money to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Can I use CTBAAU2S instead of CTBAAU2S600?
CTBAAU2S is the head office of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, while CTBAAU2S600 points to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CTBAAU2S600 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Australia?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.