WIAYAU2A — WISE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
WIAYAU2A is the SWIFT/BIC code for WISE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED in SYDNEY, Australia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
WIAYAU2A is the SWIFT/BIC code for WISE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED in SYDNEY, Australia. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | WISE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Location Code | 2A |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code WIAYAU2A belong to?
The SWIFT code WIAYAU2A identifies WISE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED 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 WIAYAU2A mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of WIAYAU2A are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (WIAY) represent the bank code for WISE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED; characters 5-6 (AU) indicate the country code for Australia; characters 7-8 (2A) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code WIAYAU2A active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) WIAYAU2A is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2A' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code WIAYAU2A instead of WIAYAU2A?
Yes. The 8-character code WIAYAU2A represents the primary headquarters of WISE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED. The 11-character code WIAYAU2A targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to WIAYAU2A (or WIAYAU2AXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to WIAYAU2A?
The physical address registered for WIAYAU2A is: 2000, SYDNEY, Australia. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the WIAYAU2A code in Australia?
The SWIFT code WIAYAU2A 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).