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SWIFT/BIC code BKNZNZ22100

BKNZNZ22100 belongs to Bank of New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand.

BKNZNZ22100

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKNZNZ22100
8-character codeBKNZNZ22
Branch code100
BankBank of New Zealand
BranchAuckland
CityAuckland
CountryNew Zealand

The way the Bank of New Zealand SWIFT/BIC works

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

BKNZ 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.
100 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 BIC BKNZNZ22100?

BKNZNZ22100 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Auckland, part of Bank of New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of New Zealand?

Banks often add several percent 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.

Does Bank of New Zealand have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of New Zealand in New Zealand. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BKNZNZ22 instead of BKNZNZ22100?

BKNZNZ22 points to the head office of Bank of New Zealand, while BKNZNZ22100 points to Auckland. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKNZNZ22100 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BKNZNZ22100 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKNZNZ22100 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BKNZNZ22100 mean?

BKNZ is the bank code of Bank of New Zealand, NZ is the ISO code of New Zealand, 22 is the code for the city or region and 100 is the code of the branch Auckland.

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