SWIFT Code POHLAU41 — EC POHL AND CO, GOLD COAST

About SWIFT Code POHLAU41 — EC POHL AND CO, GOLD COAST

SWIFT code POHLAU41 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for EC POHL AND CO in GOLD COAST, 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 EC POHL AND CO for all outward international remittances from GOLD COAST. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code POHLAU41

The code POHLAU41 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code POHLAU41

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your EC POHL AND CO account in GOLD COAST, share SWIFT code POHLAU41 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 EC POHL AND CO, GOLD COAST must provide SWIFT code POHLAU41. 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 EC POHL AND CO in GOLD COAST rely on SWIFT code POHLAU41 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 EC POHL AND CO →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for EC POHL AND CO →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for EC POHL AND CO →

How SWIFT Code POHLAU41 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code POHLAU41 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 EC POHL AND CO.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: EC POHL AND CO receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code POHLAU41

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter POHLAU41 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GOLD COAST 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 POHLAU41 directly with EC POHL AND CO's GOLD COAST branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.