SWIFT/BIC Code for
Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia)
BKWAAU6P
8-character head-office code · Perth · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
BKWA
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
6P
Location
Perth
BKWAAU6P has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia) — 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 BKWAAU6P) 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 BKWAAU6P and BKWAAU6PXXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia), the 8-character code BKWAAU6P 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 Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia), the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: BKWAAU6P
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 302-100)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia)
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- BKWAAU6P
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 302–306
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 267
- Head-office BSB
- 302-100
Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia) BSB Numbers
Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia) has 267 active BSB numbers in the AusPayNet register, across the 302–306 ranges. The head-office BSB is 302-100.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code BKWAAU6P when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia) 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 Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia)? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia) is BKWAAU6P.
Do I need a BSB as well as BKWAAU6P for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. BKWAAU6P identifies Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia) internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is BKWAAU6P the same for all Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia) branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. BKWAAU6P is the 8-character head-office code for Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia) 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 Bankwest (a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia) 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.