SWIFT/BIC code ANZBNZ22XXX
ANZBNZ22XXX belongs to Anz Bank New Zealand Limited in Wellington, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ANZBNZ22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ANZBNZ22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Anz Bank New Zealand Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
How the Anz Bank New Zealand Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ANZB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 ANZBNZ22XXX?
ANZBNZ22XXX identifies the head office of Anz Bank New Zealand Limited in Wellington, New Zealand. Use it when a payment to Anz Bank New Zealand Limited does not need a specific branch.
Has Anz Bank New Zealand Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Anz Bank New Zealand Limited in New Zealand, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Anz Bank New Zealand Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ANZBNZ22XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. New Zealand uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of ANZBNZ22XXX mean?
ANZB is the bank code of Anz Bank New Zealand Limited, NZ is the ISO code of New Zealand, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are ANZBNZ22 and ANZBNZ22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ANZBNZ22 is the short version of ANZBNZ22XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Anz Bank New Zealand Limited in Wellington.
How long does a transfer to Anz Bank New Zealand Limited take in New Zealand?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.