SWIFT/BIC code HKBAAU2SBAU
HKBAAU2SBAU belongs to HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HKBAAU2SBAU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HKBAAU2S |
| Branch code | BAU |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Australia Limited |
| Branch | HSBC Bank Australia LTD |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the HSBC Bank Australia Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HKBA 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.
- BAU 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 uses BIC HKBAAU2SBAU?
The code HKBAAU2SBAU belongs to HSBC Bank Australia LTD, a branch or department of HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HKBAAU2SBAU mean?
HKBA is the bank code of HSBC Bank Australia Limited, AU stands for Australia, 2S is the location code and BAU is the code of the branch HSBC Bank Australia LTD.
Does HSBC Bank Australia Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank Australia Limited.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank Australia Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Australia 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 quicker and cheaper.
Can I use HKBAAU2S instead of HKBAAU2SBAU?
HKBAAU2S is the head office of HSBC Bank Australia Limited, while HKBAAU2SBAU is HSBC Bank Australia LTD. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HKBAAU2SBAU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.