SWIFT/BIC code ORICAU33XXX
ORICAU33XXX belongs to Orica Limited in Melbourne, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ORICAU33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ORICAU33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Orica Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
How the Orica Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ORIC 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.
- 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 institution uses SWIFT code ORICAU33XXX?
The code ORICAU33XXX belongs to the main office of Orica Limited in Melbourne, Australia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Orica Limited.
How long does a transfer to Orica Limited take in Australia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Orica Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ORICAU33XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ORICAU33XXX mean?
ORIC is the bank code of Orica Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 33 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is ORICAU33 and ORICAU33XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ORICAU33 is the 8-character version of ORICAU33XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Orica Limited in Melbourne.
Does Orica Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ORICAU33XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Orica Limited in Australia, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.