SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2SOBU
CTBAAU2SOBU belongs to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTBAAU2SOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTBAAU2S |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney |
| Branch | Offshore Banking Unit |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way 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.
- OBU 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 is behind BIC CTBAAU2SOBU?
CTBAAU2SOBU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Offshore Banking Unit, a branch or department of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CTBAAU2SOBU, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
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.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Can I use CTBAAU2S instead of CTBAAU2SOBU?
CTBAAU2S points to the head office of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sydney, while CTBAAU2SOBU points to Offshore Banking Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CTBAAU2SOBU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.