SWIFT/BIC Code for
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian Branch
HSBCAU2S
8-character head-office code · Sydney · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
HSBC
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
2S
Location
Sydney
HSBCAU2S has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian 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 HSBCAU2S) 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 HSBCAU2S and HSBCAU2SXXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian Branch, the 8-character code HSBCAU2S 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 Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian Branch, the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: HSBCAU2S
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 985-551)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian Branch
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- HSBCAU2S
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 985
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 3
- Head-office BSB
- 985-551
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian Branch BSB Numbers
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian Branch has 3 active BSB numbers in the AusPayNet register, across the 985 range. The head-office BSB is 985-551.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code HSBCAU2S when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian 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 Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian Branch? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian Branch is HSBCAU2S.
Do I need a BSB as well as HSBCAU2S for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. HSBCAU2S identifies Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian Branch internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is HSBCAU2S the same for all Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian Branch branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. HSBCAU2S is the 8-character head-office code for Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian 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 Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (The), Australian 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.