WPACAU2S — WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
WPACAU2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION in SYDNEY, Australia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
WPACAU2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for 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 | WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Location Code | 2S |
| Branch | FOR ALL NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCHES |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code WPACAU2S belong to?
The SWIFT code WPACAU2S identifies 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 WPACAU2S mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of WPACAU2S are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (WPAC) represent the bank code for 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 WPACAU2S active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) WPACAU2S 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 WPACAU2S instead of WPACAU2S?
Yes. The 8-character code WPACAU2S represents the primary headquarters of WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION. The 11-character code WPACAU2S targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to WPACAU2S (or WPACAU2SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to WPACAU2S?
The physical address registered for WPACAU2S is: FLOOR 1, WESTPAC PLACE, 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 WPACAU2S code in Australia?
The SWIFT code WPACAU2S 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).