SWIFT/BIC code SGBLAU2SXXX
SGBLAU2SXXX belongs to St.george Bank, A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SGBLAU2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SGBLAU2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | St.george Bank, A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the St.george Bank, A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SGBL 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SGBLAU2SXXX?
The code SGBLAU2SXXX belongs to the main office of St.george Bank, A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation in Sydney, Australia. It is the code to use when a payment to St.george Bank, A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to St.george Bank, A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter SGBLAU2SXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SGBLAU2SXXX against the details from St.george Bank, A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation before you confirm.
What does each part of SGBLAU2SXXX mean?
SGBL is the bank code of St.george Bank, A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at St.george Bank, A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SGBLAU2SXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Are SGBLAU2S and SGBLAU2SXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SGBLAU2S is the short version of SGBLAU2SXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach St.george Bank, A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation in Sydney.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.