Receiving money from overseas

The safest and most effective way to receive money from overseas is to have it paid directly into your Commonwealth Bank account.

Arranging the transfer

To make an International Money Transfer (IMT) to your Commonwealth Bank account, your overseas bank will need the following details:

• SWIFT payment to:CTBAAU2S

 

Include the following details:

• Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
• Branch: Branch where you opened your account
• Bank/State/Branch Code: Ask for this from the Branch where you opened your account
• Account Number: This will be given to you when you open your account
• Beneficiary Name: Your name

 

For the US and Canada the following information is required:

• Agent Bank: Bank of New York
• ABA: 021 0000 18 001
• SWIFT Address: IRVTUS3N

 

Please note, all funds transferred into a Commonwealth Bank account will be charged an acceptance fee.

For more information call 13 2221, 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.