SWIFT/BIC code HSBCAU2SBAP
HSBCAU2SBAP belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCAU2SBAP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCAU2S |
| Branch code | BAP |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Australian Branch |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC 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.
- BAP 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 is behind BIC HSBCAU2SBAP?
HSBCAU2SBAP identifies Australian Branch, a branch or department of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HSBCAU2SBAP with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HSBCAU2SBAP with the recipient before you confirm.
Has The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Australia. All of them are listed on the page of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
Can I use HSBCAU2S instead of HSBCAU2SBAP?
HSBCAU2S points to the head office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, while HSBCAU2SBAP points to Australian Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCAU2SBAP.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCAU2SBAP, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of HSBCAU2SBAP stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, AU stands for Australia, 2S is the location code and BAP identifies the department Australian Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.