SWIFT/BIC code BATSNZA1XXX
BATSNZA1XXX belongs to British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited in Auckland, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSNZA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSNZA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
The way the British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BATSNZA1XXX?
The code BATSNZA1XXX belongs to the headquarters of British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited in Auckland, New Zealand. Use it when you send money to an account at British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited.
Does British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BATSNZA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited in New Zealand, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited in New Zealand?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in New Zealand Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BATSNZA1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. New Zealand uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BATSNZA1XXX stand for?
BATS is the bank code of British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited, NZ stands for New Zealand, A1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to British American Tobacco (New Zealand) Limited take in New Zealand?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of 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.