SWIFT/BIC code POLKAU21XXX
POLKAU21XXX belongs to K.j. Polkinghorne and Co. Pty. Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POLKAU21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POLKAU21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | K.j. Polkinghorne and Co. Pty. Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the K.j. Polkinghorne and Co. Pty. Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POLK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code POLKAU21XXX?
POLKAU21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of K.j. Polkinghorne and Co. Pty. Limited in Sydney, Australia. It is the code to use when a payment to K.j. Polkinghorne and Co. Pty. Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to K.j. Polkinghorne and Co. Pty. Limited in Australia?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to K.j. Polkinghorne and Co. Pty. Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at K.j. Polkinghorne and Co. Pty. Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code POLKAU21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in POLKAU21XXX stand for?
POLK is the institution code of K.j. Polkinghorne and Co. Pty. Limited, AU stands for Australia, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is POLKAU21 and POLKAU21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. POLKAU21 is the 8-character version of POLKAU21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to K.j. Polkinghorne and Co. Pty. Limited in Sydney.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.