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Australian BSB Code Validator

Validate any Australian Bank State Branch (BSB) code and SWIFT/BIC — instant format check and registry lookup.

Validate an Australian Bank

Australia does not use IBAN. Australian domestic transfers use BSB (Bank State Branch) codes — 6-digit numbers identifying the bank and branch. For international wire transfers to Australia, SWIFT/BIC codes are used. BankValidor validates SWIFT codes for Australian banks and provides BSB format guidance to ensure your cross-border payment reaches the right institution.

Australian Bank Identifier Formats

For domestic transfers: BSB code (6 digits, format XXX-XXX) + account number. For international transfers: SWIFT/BIC code (8 or 11 chars, always contains 'AU').

Format
BSB: XXX-XXX (6 digits) / SWIFT: BBBBAU2S
Length
BSB: 6 digits / SWIFT: 8-11 chars
Example
ANZBAU3M (ANZ Bank) / BSB: 012-003
Standard
ISO 9362 (SWIFT) / APCA (BSB)

How Australian Bank Validation Works

1

Enter SWIFT/BIC Code

Type or paste the 8 or 11-character SWIFT/BIC code of the Australian bank (e.g., ANZBAU3M for ANZ).

2

Format & Registry Check

We validate the ISO 9362 format, confirm the AU country code, and query the SWIFT global registry.

3

Instant Result

Get the bank name, city, branch (if applicable), and confidence level — VALID, WARNING, or INVALID.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Australia use IBAN?

No. Australia does not use the IBAN system. For domestic transfers within Australia, the BSB (Bank State Branch) code and account number are used. For international wire transfers to Australia, you need the SWIFT/BIC code of the receiving bank, the BSB number, and the Australian account number (6-10 digits).

What is a BSB code?

A BSB (Bank State Branch) code is a 6-digit number used to identify Australian bank branches for domestic direct entry payments. The first two digits identify the bank/financial institution, the third identifies the state, and the last three identify the branch. BSBs are managed by the Australian Payments Council (APC).

What are the SWIFT codes for major Australian banks?

Major Australian bank SWIFT codes: ANZBAU3M (ANZ Bank), CTBAAU2S (Commonwealth Bank/CBA), NATAAU33 (National Australia Bank/NAB), WPACAU2S (Westpac), BOFAAUS3 (Bank of America Australia). These are used for all international wire transfers into Australia.

What information do I need to send money to Australia?

For an international wire transfer to Australia: the Australian bank's SWIFT/BIC code, the bank name and address, the BSB number (6 digits, identifies the branch), and the account number (6-10 digits). For PayID transfers (domestic only), a phone number, email, or ABN can be used instead of BSB + account.

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Enter any Australian bank SWIFT/BIC code and get an instant result with bank name, address, and registry status.

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