SWIFT/BIC code NATAAU33CLS
NATAAU33CLS belongs to National Australia Bank Limited in Melbourne, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NATAAU33CLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NATAAU33 |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | National Australia Bank Limited |
| Branch | Cls Control Branch |
| City | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
The way the National Australia Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NATA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 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
What bank is behind BIC NATAAU33CLS?
NATAAU33CLS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cls Control Branch, a branch or department of National Australia Bank Limited in Melbourne, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Australia Bank Limited in Australia?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter NATAAU33CLS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NATAAU33CLS with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Australia Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NATAAU33CLS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to National Australia Bank Limited in Australia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in NATAAU33CLS mean?
NATA is the bank code of National Australia Bank Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 33 is the location code and CLS identifies the department Cls Control Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.