SWIFT codes in Australia

In order to make international payments to Australia you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do Australia SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for Australia the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - Australia´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in Australia

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in Australia:

SWIFT codes in Australia

SWIFT Code Bank City
BKCHAU2SBKG BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH SYDNEY
BKCHAU2SBLS BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH SYDNEY
BKCHAU2SBRI BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH BRISBANE
BKCHAU2SFEX BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH SYDNEY
BKCHAU2SHMB BANK OF CHINA SYDNEY
BKCHAU2SHSV BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH HURSTVILLE
BKCHAU2SMEL BANK OF CHINA MELBOURNE
BKCHAU2SOBU BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH SYDNEY
BKCHAU2SPAR BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH SYDNEY
BKCHAU2SPTH BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH PERTH
BKCHAU2SRMD BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH SYDNEY
BKWAAU6P BANK OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA LTD. PERTH 6000
BNPAAU2S BNP PARIBAS SYDNEY 2001 SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
BNPAAU2S200 BNP PARIBAS AUSTRALIA SYDNEY
BNPAAU2S300 BNP PARIBAS AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE
BNPAAU2S400 BNP PARIBAS AUSTRALIA BRISBANE
BNPAAU2S600 BNP PARIBAS AUSTRALIA PERTH
BNPAAU2SOBU BNP PARIBAS SYDNEY 2001 SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
BNYMAU2S THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, SYDNEY SYDNEY
BOFAAUSX BANK OF AMERICA AUSTRALIA LTD. SYDNEY
BOFAAUSXOBU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SYDNEY SYDNEY
BOFMAU21 BANK OF MONTREAL SYDNEY
BOFSAU2S HBOS TREASURY SERVICES, SYDNEY BR. SYDNEY NSW 2000
BONYAU21 BNY AUSTRALIA LTD. SYDNEY

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