SWIFT/BIC code ICBKAU2SXXX
ICBKAU2SXXX belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Sydney Branch in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKAU2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKAU2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Sydney Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Sydney Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICBK 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 code ICBKAU2SXXX?
The code ICBKAU2SXXX belongs to the main office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Sydney Branch in Sydney, Australia. Use it when a payment to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Sydney Branch does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Sydney Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Sydney Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKAU2SXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ICBKAU2SXXX stand for?
ICBK is the institution code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Sydney Branch, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Is ICBKAU2S and ICBKAU2SXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ICBKAU2S is the 8-character version of ICBKAU2SXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Sydney Branch in Sydney.
What is the best way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Sydney Branch in Australia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.