SWIFT/BIC Code for
Bank of America National Association
BOFAAUSX
8-character head-office code · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
BOFA
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
SX
Location
BOFAAUSX has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for Bank of America National Association — the code international senders use for transfers to any of the bank's branches.
8 vs 11 Characters — Which Do You Use?
SWIFT codes come in two lengths. An 8-character code (like BOFAAUSX) identifies the bank's head office and covers all of its branches. An 11-character code adds a three-letter branch suffix that points to one specific office.
A common suffix is XXX, which simply means “head office” — so BOFAAUSX and BOFAAUSXXXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to Bank of America National Association, the 8-character code BOFAAUSX is the right one to give the sender.
You don’t need an IBAN to send money to Australia
Australia does not use the IBAN system. For an incoming international transfer to Bank of America National Association, the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: BOFAAUSX
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 232-001)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- Bank of America National Association
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- BOFAAUSX
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 232, 234
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 2
- Head-office BSB
- 232-001
Bank of America National Association BSB Numbers
Bank of America National Association has 2 active BSB numbers in the AusPayNet register, across the 232, 234 ranges. The head-office BSB is 232-001.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code BOFAAUSX when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your Bank of America National Association account from overseas
- Someone abroad needs to send you money — give them this SWIFT code along with your BSB and account number
- Setting up an international direct debit or recurring payment from an overseas account
For domestic transfers within Australia, you only need your BSB number and account number — no SWIFT code is required.
Learn more in our guide: BSB vs SWIFT Code: What's the Difference?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Bank of America National Association? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for Bank of America National Association is BOFAAUSX.
Do I need a BSB as well as BOFAAUSX for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. BOFAAUSX identifies Bank of America National Association internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is BOFAAUSX the same for all Bank of America National Association branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. BOFAAUSX is the 8-character head-office code for Bank of America National Association and works across its branches. Some transfers may use an 11-character code ending in a branch suffix, but the 8-character code is accepted in the large majority of cases.
How long does an international transfer to Bank of America National Association take? ▾
International SWIFT transfers to Australia typically take 1–5 business days depending on the sending bank, the currency, and any intermediary banks involved. Transfers sent after the receiving bank's daily cut-off are processed the next business day.