SWIFT/BIC code POFVAU31XXX
POFVAU31XXX belongs to Police Financial Services Limited in Melbourne, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POFVAU31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POFVAU31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Police Financial Services Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Melbourne |
| Country | Australia |
How the Police Financial Services Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POFV Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 BIC POFVAU31XXX?
POFVAU31XXX identifies the main office of Police Financial Services Limited in Melbourne, Australia. Use it when a payment to Police Financial Services Limited does not need a specific branch.
Is POFVAU31 and POFVAU31XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. POFVAU31 is the short version of POFVAU31XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Police Financial Services Limited in Melbourne.
Does Police Financial Services Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – POFVAU31XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Police Financial Services Limited in Australia, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Police Financial Services Limited in Australia?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Police Financial Services Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use POFVAU31XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check POFVAU31XXX against the details from Police Financial Services Limited before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.