SWIFT/BIC Code for
Rabobank Australia Limited
RABOAU2B
8-character head-office code · Sydney · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
RABO
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
2B
Location
Sydney
RABOAU2B has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for Rabobank Australia 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 RABOAU2B) 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 RABOAU2B and RABOAU2BXXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to Rabobank Australia Limited, the 8-character code RABOAU2B 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 Rabobank Australia Limited, the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: RABOAU2B
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 142-001)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- Rabobank Australia Limited
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- RABOAU2B
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 142
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 3
- Head-office BSB
- 142-001
Rabobank Australia Limited BSB Numbers
Rabobank Australia Limited has 3 active BSB numbers in the AusPayNet register, across the 142 range. The head-office BSB is 142-001.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code RABOAU2B when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your Rabobank Australia 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 Rabobank Australia Limited? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for Rabobank Australia Limited is RABOAU2B.
Do I need a BSB as well as RABOAU2B for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. RABOAU2B identifies Rabobank Australia Limited internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is RABOAU2B the same for all Rabobank Australia Limited branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. RABOAU2B is the 8-character head-office code for Rabobank Australia 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 Rabobank Australia 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.