SWIFT/BIC code QBEGAU2SXXX
QBEGAU2SXXX belongs to Qbe Insurance in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | QBEGAU2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | QBEGAU2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Qbe Insurance |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Qbe Insurance SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- QBEG 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code QBEGAU2SXXX?
QBEGAU2SXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Qbe Insurance in Sydney, Australia. Use it when a payment to Qbe Insurance does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of QBEGAU2SXXX stand for?
QBEG is the bank code of Qbe Insurance, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Qbe Insurance?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code QBEGAU2SXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Qbe Insurance take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Qbe Insurance in Australia?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Are QBEGAU2S and QBEGAU2SXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. QBEGAU2S is the short version of QBEGAU2SXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Qbe Insurance in Sydney.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.