SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2S700
CTBAAU2S700 belongs to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Hobart, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTBAAU2S700 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTBAAU2S |
| Branch code | 700 |
| Bank | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hobart |
| Country | Australia |
The way 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.
- 700 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 CTBAAU2S700?
CTBAAU2S700 identifies Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, part of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Hobart, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2S700, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter CTBAAU2S700 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CTBAAU2S700 against the details from Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney take in Australia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney got 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.
Can I use CTBAAU2S instead of CTBAAU2S700?
CTBAAU2S points to the head office of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, while CTBAAU2S700 points to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CTBAAU2S700.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.