SWIFT/BIC code SWREAU2SXXX
SWREAU2SXXX belongs to Swiss Reinsurance Company in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWREAU2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWREAU2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Swiss Reinsurance Company |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Swiss Reinsurance Company SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SWRE 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
Which bank is behind BIC SWREAU2SXXX?
The code SWREAU2SXXX belongs to the headquarters of Swiss Reinsurance Company in Sydney, Australia. It is the code to use when a payment to Swiss Reinsurance Company does not need a specific branch.
Does Swiss Reinsurance Company have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SWREAU2SXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Swiss Reinsurance Company in Australia, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Swiss Reinsurance Company in Australia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Is SWREAU2S and SWREAU2SXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SWREAU2S is the 8-character version of SWREAU2SXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Swiss Reinsurance Company in Sydney.
What is the best way to send money to Swiss Reinsurance Company?
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.
What does each part of SWREAU2SXXX stand for?
SWRE is the bank code of Swiss Reinsurance Company, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.