SWIFT/BIC code ANZBAUS1878

ANZBAUS1878 belongs to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited in Wollongong, Australia.

ANZBAUS1878

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeANZBAUS1878
8-character codeANZBAUS1
Branch code878
BankAustralia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
Branch—
CityWollongong
CountryAustralia

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).
S1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
878 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 uses SWIFT code ANZBAUS1878?

ANZBAUS1878 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, a branch or department of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited in Wollongong, Australia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in ANZBAUS1878 mean?

ANZB is the bank code of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, AU is the ISO code of Australia, S1 is the location code and 878 identifies the department Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited.

What happens if I use ANZBAUS1878 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ANZBAUS1878 against the details from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited in Australia?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use ANZBAUS1 instead of ANZBAUS1878?

ANZBAUS1 points to the main office of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, while ANZBAUS1878 points to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ANZBAUS1878 if the recipient asks for it.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ANZBAUS1878, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.