SWIFT/BIC code APGTNZ21XXX
APGTNZ21XXX belongs to Asia Pacific Banking Group Australia and New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | APGTNZ21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | APGTNZ21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Asia Pacific Banking Group Australia and New Zealand |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
How the Asia Pacific Banking Group Australia and New Zealand SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- APGT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code APGTNZ21XXX?
The code APGTNZ21XXX belongs to the head office of Asia Pacific Banking Group Australia and New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the code to use when a payment to Asia Pacific Banking Group Australia and New Zealand does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use APGTNZ21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check APGTNZ21XXX against the details from Asia Pacific Banking Group Australia and New Zealand before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Asia Pacific Banking Group Australia and New Zealand?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in New Zealand Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Asia Pacific Banking Group Australia and New Zealand?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code APGTNZ21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. New Zealand is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in APGTNZ21XXX stand for?
APGT is the institution code of Asia Pacific Banking Group Australia and New Zealand, NZ stands for New Zealand, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to Asia Pacific Banking Group Australia and New Zealand take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.