SWIFT/BIC code HKBAAU2SXXX
HKBAAU2SXXX belongs to HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HKBAAU2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HKBAAU2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Australia Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the HSBC Bank Australia Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HKBAAU2SXXX?
HKBAAU2SXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Sydney, Australia. Use it when you send money to an account at HSBC Bank Australia Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank Australia Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is HKBAAU2S and HKBAAU2SXXX the same code?
Yes. HKBAAU2S is the short version of HKBAAU2SXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to HSBC Bank Australia Limited in Sydney.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Australia Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does HSBC Bank Australia Limited have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC Bank Australia Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HKBAAU2SXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.