SWIFT Code BKCHAU2SBXH — BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH, BOX HILL

About SWIFT Code BKCHAU2SBXH — BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH, BOX HILL

SWIFT code BKCHAU2SBXH is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH in BOX HILL, Australia. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH for all outward international remittances from BOX HILL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BKCHAU2SBXH

The code BKCHAU2SBXH follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BKCHAU2SBXH

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH account in BOX HILL, share SWIFT code BKCHAU2SBXH with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH, BOX HILL must provide SWIFT code BKCHAU2SBXH. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH in BOX HILL rely on SWIFT code BKCHAU2SBXH for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH →

How SWIFT Code BKCHAU2SBXH Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKCHAU2SBXH and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKCHAU2SBXH

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BKCHAU2SBXH uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BOX HILL only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Australia.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BKCHAU2SBXH directly with BANK OF CHINA LIMITED, SYDNEY BRANCH's BOX HILL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.