SWIFT/BIC Code for
Bank of Queensland Limited
QBANAU4B
8-character head-office code · Brisbane · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
QBAN
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
4B
Location
Brisbane
QBANAU4B has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for Bank of Queensland Limited — 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 QBANAU4B) 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 QBANAU4B and QBANAU4BXXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to Bank of Queensland Limited, the 8-character code QBANAU4B 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 Queensland Limited, the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: QBANAU4B
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 122-321)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- Bank of Queensland Limited
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- QBANAU4B
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 122–127
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 527
- Head-office BSB
- 122-321
Bank of Queensland Limited BSB Numbers
Bank of Queensland Limited has 527 active BSB numbers in the AusPayNet register, across the 122–127 ranges. The head-office BSB is 122-321.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code QBANAU4B when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your Bank of Queensland Limited 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 Queensland Limited? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for Bank of Queensland Limited is QBANAU4B.
Do I need a BSB as well as QBANAU4B for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. QBANAU4B identifies Bank of Queensland Limited internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is QBANAU4B the same for all Bank of Queensland Limited branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. QBANAU4B is the 8-character head-office code for Bank of Queensland Limited 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 Queensland Limited 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.