SWIFT/BIC Code for
DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch)
DBSSAUSX
8-character head-office code · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
DBSS
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
SX
Location
DBSSAUSX has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch) — 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 DBSSAUSX) 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 DBSSAUSX and DBSSAUSXXXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch), the 8-character code DBSSAUSX 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 DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch), the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: DBSSAUSX
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 889-888)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch)
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- DBSSAUSX
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 889
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 1
- Head-office BSB
- 889-888
DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch) BSB Numbers
DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch) has 1 active BSB number in the AusPayNet register, across the 889 range. The head-office BSB is 889-888.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code DBSSAUSX when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch) 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 DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch)? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch) is DBSSAUSX.
Do I need a BSB as well as DBSSAUSX for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. DBSSAUSX identifies DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch) internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is DBSSAUSX the same for all DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch) branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. DBSSAUSX is the 8-character head-office code for DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch) 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 DBS Bank Ltd. (Australia Branch) 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.