SWIFT/BIC code OCBCAU2SXXX
OCBCAU2SXXX belongs to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OCBCAU2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OCBCAU2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OCBC 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code OCBCAU2SXXX?
OCBCAU2SXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Sydney, Australia. It is the code to use when a payment to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are OCBCAU2S and OCBCAU2SXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. OCBCAU2S is the 8-character version of OCBCAU2SXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Sydney.
What happens if I use OCBCAU2SXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check OCBCAU2SXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – OCBCAU2SXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited in Australia, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in OCBCAU2SXXX mean?
OCBC is the bank code of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, AU stands for Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.