RSBKAU2S — RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA
RSBKAU2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA in SYDNEY, Australia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
RSBKAU2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA in SYDNEY, Australia. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Location Code | 2S |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code RSBKAU2S belong to?
The SWIFT code RSBKAU2S identifies RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA in SYDNEY, Australia. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code RSBKAU2S mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of RSBKAU2S are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (RSBK) represent the bank code for RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA; characters 5-6 (AU) indicate the country code for Australia; characters 7-8 (2S) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code RSBKAU2S active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) RSBKAU2S is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2S' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code RSBKAU2S instead of RSBKAU2S?
Yes. The 8-character code RSBKAU2S represents the primary headquarters of RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. The 11-character code RSBKAU2S targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to RSBKAU2S (or RSBKAU2SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to RSBKAU2S?
The physical address registered for RSBKAU2S is: 2000, SYDNEY, Australia. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the RSBKAU2S code in Australia?
The SWIFT code RSBKAU2S is used for international inbound wire transfers in Australia. Domestic payments use 6-digit BSB numbers; SWIFT is reserved for cross-border wires.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).