Westpac SWIFT code in Australia
The SWIFT/BIC code for Westpac is WPACAU2SXXX. However, Westpac may use different SWIFT/BIC codes depending on the service or branch. If you’re unsure which to use, confirm with your recipient or contact Westpac directly.
WPACAU2SXXX
Bank name
WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
SWIFT code
WPACAU2SXXX
Address
FLOOR 1, WESTPAC PLACE, 275 KENT STREET
City
SYDNEY
Country
AUSTRALIA
This is the main SWIFT/BIC code for Westpac in Australia
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About WPACAU2SXXX
The main SWIFT code for Westpac in Australia is WPACAU2SXXX. This code identifies the bank’s main office for international payments in Australia and is commonly used when a branch-specific code isn’t required or available. If you’re sending money to an account with Westpac in Australia, and the recipient hasn’t provided a local branch SWIFT code, using WPACAU2SXXX is typically a safe and reliable option.
Using WPACAU2SXXX
You can use Westpac’s main SWIFT/BIC code WPACAU2SXXX when:
Sending an international money transfer to Westpac in Australia
The recipient hasn’t provided a branch-specific SWIFT/BIC code
Westpac processes the payment centrally through its primary office
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Check your SWIFT payment for errors
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Receiving a payment to Westpac in Australia?
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