SWIFT/BIC Code for
IMB Ltd
IMBEAU21
8-character head-office code · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
IMBE
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
21
Location
IMBEAU21 has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for IMB Ltd — 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 IMBEAU21) 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 IMBEAU21 and IMBEAU21XXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to IMB Ltd, the 8-character code IMBEAU21 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 IMB Ltd, the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: IMBEAU21
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 641-000)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- IMB Ltd
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- IMBEAU21
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 641, 647
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 7
- Head-office BSB
- 641-000
IMB Ltd BSB Numbers
IMB Ltd has 7 active BSB numbers in the AusPayNet register, across the 641, 647 ranges. The head-office BSB is 641-000.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code IMBEAU21 when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your IMB Ltd 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 IMB Ltd? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for IMB Ltd is IMBEAU21.
Do I need a BSB as well as IMBEAU21 for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. IMBEAU21 identifies IMB Ltd internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is IMBEAU21 the same for all IMB Ltd branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. IMBEAU21 is the 8-character head-office code for IMB Ltd 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 IMB Ltd 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.