SWIFT/BIC code ANZBAU3M645
ANZBAU3M645 belongs to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited in Geelong, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ANZBAU3M645 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ANZBAU3M |
| Branch code | 645 |
| Bank | Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Geelong |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ANZB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3M Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 645 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind BIC ANZBAU3M645?
The code ANZBAU3M645 belongs to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, a unit of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited in Geelong, Australia. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ANZBAU3M645 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ANZBAU3M645 with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ANZBAU3M645, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use ANZBAU3M instead of ANZBAU3M645?
ANZBAU3M is the main office of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, while ANZBAU3M645 points to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ANZBAU3M645.
What does each part of ANZBAU3M645 mean?
ANZB is the institution code of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, AU stands for Australia, 3M is the location code and 645 is the code of the branch Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.