SWIFT/BIC code HSBCAU2SCLS
HSBCAU2SCLS belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCAU2SCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCAU2S |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Cls Division |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- CLS 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code HSBCAU2SCLS?
HSBCAU2SCLS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cls Division, a unit of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Sydney, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HSBCAU2SCLS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HSBCAU2SCLS against the details from The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Australia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HSBCAU2SCLS mean?
HSBC is the institution code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, AU stands for Australia, 2S is the location code and CLS is the code of the branch Cls Division.
How long does a transfer to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.