SGBLAU2S — ST.GEORGE BANK, A DIVISION OF WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
SGBLAU2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for ST.GEORGE BANK, A DIVISION OF WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION in SYDNEY, Australia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SGBLAU2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for ST.GEORGE BANK, A DIVISION OF WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION in SYDNEY, Australia. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ST.GEORGE BANK, A DIVISION OF WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION |
| 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 SGBLAU2S belong to?
The SWIFT code SGBLAU2S identifies ST.GEORGE BANK, A DIVISION OF WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION 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 SGBLAU2S mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SGBLAU2S are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SGBL) represent the bank code for ST.GEORGE BANK, A DIVISION OF WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION; 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 SGBLAU2S active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SGBLAU2S 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 SGBLAU2S instead of SGBLAU2S?
Yes. The 8-character code SGBLAU2S represents the primary headquarters of ST.GEORGE BANK, A DIVISION OF WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION. The 11-character code SGBLAU2S targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SGBLAU2S (or SGBLAU2SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SGBLAU2S?
The physical address registered for SGBLAU2S is: 275 KENT STREET, 2000, SYDNEY, Australia. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the SGBLAU2S code in Australia?
The SWIFT code SGBLAU2S 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).