SWIFT/BIC code HKBAAU2SPTH
HKBAAU2SPTH belongs to HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Perth, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HKBAAU2SPTH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HKBAAU2S |
| Branch code | PTH |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Australia Limited |
| Branch | Perth Branch |
| City | Perth |
| 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.
- PTH 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 HKBAAU2SPTH?
The code HKBAAU2SPTH belongs to Perth Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Perth, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Australia Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC Bank Australia Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HKBAAU2SPTH, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use HKBAAU2S instead of HKBAAU2SPTH?
HKBAAU2S points to the main office of HSBC Bank Australia Limited, while HKBAAU2SPTH is Perth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HKBAAU2SPTH if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HKBAAU2SPTH stand for?
HKBA is the institution code of HSBC Bank Australia Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and PTH identifies the branch Perth Branch.
Does HSBC Bank Australia Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Australia. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank Australia Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.