SWIFT/BIC code FOEUAU31XXX
FOEUAU31XXX belongs to First Option Credit Union Limited in Melbourne, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FOEUAU31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FOEUAU31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Option Credit Union Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
The way the First Option Credit Union Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FOEU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code FOEUAU31XXX?
The code FOEUAU31XXX belongs to the headquarters of First Option Credit Union Limited in Melbourne, Australia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at First Option Credit Union Limited.
What happens if I enter FOEUAU31XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FOEUAU31XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does First Option Credit Union Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FOEUAU31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for First Option Credit Union Limited in Australia, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to First Option Credit Union Limited take in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are FOEUAU31 and FOEUAU31XXX the same code?
Yes. FOEUAU31 is the short version of FOEUAU31XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach First Option Credit Union Limited in Melbourne.
What do the letters in FOEUAU31XXX stand for?
FOEU is the institution code of First Option Credit Union Limited, AU stands for Australia, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.