SWIFT/BIC code MACQAU2SSMK
MACQAU2SSMK belongs to Macquarie Bank Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MACQAU2SSMK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MACQAU2S |
| Branch code | SMK |
| Bank | Macquarie Bank Limited |
| Branch | Securities |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Macquarie Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MACQ 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.
- SMK 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 MACQAU2SSMK?
MACQAU2SSMK identifies Securities, a unit of Macquarie Bank Limited in Sydney, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MACQAU2SSMK stand for?
MACQ is the institution code of Macquarie Bank Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and SMK identifies the branch Securities.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Macquarie Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MACQAU2SSMK, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use MACQAU2S instead of MACQAU2SSMK?
MACQAU2S points to the main office of Macquarie Bank Limited, while MACQAU2SSMK is Securities. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MACQAU2SSMK if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Macquarie Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Macquarie Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Macquarie Bank Limited in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Macquarie Bank Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.