RSBKAUYY — RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA
RSBKAUYY is the SWIFT/BIC code for RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA in SYDNEY, Australia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
RSBKAUYY 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 | YY |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code RSBKAUYY belong to?
The SWIFT code RSBKAUYY 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 RSBKAUYY mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of RSBKAUYY 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 (YY) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code RSBKAUYY active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) RSBKAUYY is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'YY' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code RSBKAUYY instead of RSBKAUYY?
Yes. The 8-character code RSBKAUYY represents the primary headquarters of RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. The 11-character code RSBKAUYY targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to RSBKAUYY (or RSBKAUYYXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to RSBKAUYY?
The physical address registered for RSBKAUYY is: 2000, SYDNEY, Australia. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the RSBKAUYY code in Australia?
The SWIFT code RSBKAUYY 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).