SWIFT/BIC code XAOMAU21XXX
XAOMAU21XXX belongs to Options Clearing House Pty Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XAOMAU21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XAOMAU21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Options Clearing House Pty Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the Options Clearing House Pty Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XAOM 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 XAOMAU21XXX?
XAOMAU21XXX identifies the main office of Options Clearing House Pty Limited in Sydney, Australia. Use it when you send money to an account at Options Clearing House Pty Limited.
What is the best way to send money to Options Clearing House Pty Limited in Australia?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Are XAOMAU21 and XAOMAU21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. XAOMAU21 is the 8-character version of XAOMAU21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Options Clearing House Pty Limited in Sydney.
What do I need to send money to an account at Options Clearing House Pty Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code XAOMAU21XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in XAOMAU21XXX mean?
XAOM is the institution code of Options Clearing House Pty Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Options Clearing House Pty Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.