UBSWAU2SFOA — UBS AG AUSTRALIA BRANCH
UBSWAU2SFOA is the SWIFT/BIC code for UBS AG AUSTRALIA BRANCH in SYDNEY, Australia — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
UBSWAU2SFOA is the SWIFT/BIC code for UBS AG AUSTRALIA BRANCH in SYDNEY, Australia. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: UBSWAU2S
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | UBS AG AUSTRALIA BRANCH |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Location Code | 2S |
| Branch | BRANCH FOA |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code UBSWAU2SFOA belong to?
The SWIFT code UBSWAU2SFOA identifies UBS AG AUSTRALIA BRANCH in SYDNEY, Australia. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code UBSWAU2SFOA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of UBSWAU2SFOA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (UBSW) represent the bank code for UBS AG AUSTRALIA BRANCH; characters 5-6 (AU) indicate the country code for Australia; characters 7-8 (2S) specify the location code; and the final characters (FOA) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code UBSWAU2SFOA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) UBSWAU2SFOA 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 UBSWAU2S instead of UBSWAU2SFOA?
Yes. The 8-character code UBSWAU2S represents the primary headquarters of UBS AG AUSTRALIA BRANCH. The 11-character code UBSWAU2SFOA targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to UBSWAU2S (or UBSWAU2SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to UBSWAU2SFOA?
The physical address registered for UBSWAU2SFOA is: 2000, SYDNEY, Australia. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the UBSWAU2SFOA code in Australia?
The SWIFT code UBSWAU2SFOA 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).