SWIFT/BIC code HKBAAU2SSYD
HKBAAU2SSYD belongs to HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HKBAAU2SSYD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HKBAAU2S |
| Branch code | SYD |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Australia Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How 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.
- SYD 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 BIC HKBAAU2SSYD?
HKBAAU2SSYD is the SWIFT/BIC code of HSBC Bank Australia Limited, a branch or department of HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HKBAAU2SSYD 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 SYD identifies the department HSBC Bank Australia Limited.
Can I use HKBAAU2S instead of HKBAAU2SSYD?
HKBAAU2S points to the head office of HSBC Bank Australia Limited, while HKBAAU2SSYD points to HSBC Bank Australia Limited. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HKBAAU2SSYD if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HKBAAU2SSYD incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HKBAAU2SSYD against the details from HSBC Bank Australia Limited before you confirm.
Has HSBC Bank Australia Limited got 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank Australia Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.