SWIFT/BIC code ASBBNZ2ACLS

ASBBNZ2ACLS belongs to Asb Bank Limited in Auckland, New Zealand.

ASBBNZ2ACLS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeASBBNZ2ACLS
8-character codeASBBNZ2A
Branch codeCLS
BankAsb Bank Limited
BranchCls Payments Only
CityAuckland
CountryNew Zealand

How the Asb Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ASBB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
NZ Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2A Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CLS 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 SWIFT/BIC code ASBBNZ2ACLS?

The code ASBBNZ2ACLS belongs to Cls Payments Only, a branch or department of Asb Bank Limited in Auckland, New Zealand. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Asb Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Asb Bank Limited in New Zealand, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use ASBBNZ2A instead of ASBBNZ2ACLS?

ASBBNZ2A is the head office of Asb Bank Limited, while ASBBNZ2ACLS is Cls Payments Only. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ASBBNZ2ACLS if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in ASBBNZ2ACLS stand for?

ASBB is the institution code of Asb Bank Limited, NZ is the ISO code of New Zealand, 2A is the location code and CLS is the code of the branch Cls Payments Only.

What do I need to send money to an account at Asb Bank Limited?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code ASBBNZ2ACLS, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. New Zealand uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What happens if I enter ASBBNZ2ACLS incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ASBBNZ2ACLS against the details from Asb Bank Limited before sending.

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