SWIFT/BIC code ANZBAU81881
ANZBAU81881 belongs to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited in Alice Springs, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ANZBAU81881 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ANZBAU81 |
| Branch code | 881 |
| Bank | Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Alice Springs |
| Country | Australia |
How 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).
- 81 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 881 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
What bank uses SWIFT code ANZBAU81881?
ANZBAU81881 identifies Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, part of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited in Alice Springs, Australia. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in ANZBAU81881 mean?
ANZB is the institution code of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, AU stands for Australia, 81 is the location code and 881 identifies the department Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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 ANZBAU81881, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ANZBAU81 instead of ANZBAU81881?
ANZBAU81 points to the main office of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, while ANZBAU81881 is 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 ANZBAU81881.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.