SWIFT/BIC code HKBAAU2SBNE
HKBAAU2SBNE belongs to HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Brisbane, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HKBAAU2SBNE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HKBAAU2S |
| Branch code | BNE |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Australia Limited |
| Branch | Brisbane Branch |
| City | Brisbane |
| Country | Australia |
The way the HSBC Bank Australia Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- BNE 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 SWIFT/BIC code HKBAAU2SBNE?
HKBAAU2SBNE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brisbane Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Brisbane, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HKBAAU2S instead of HKBAAU2SBNE?
HKBAAU2S is the main office of HSBC Bank Australia Limited, while HKBAAU2SBNE is Brisbane Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HKBAAU2SBNE if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Australia?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Has HSBC Bank Australia Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 do the letters in HKBAAU2SBNE mean?
HKBA is the bank code of HSBC Bank Australia Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and BNE is the code of the department Brisbane Branch.
What happens if I enter HKBAAU2SBNE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HKBAAU2SBNE against the details from HSBC Bank Australia Limited before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.