SWIFT/BIC code BKNZNZ22500
BKNZNZ22500 belongs to Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKNZNZ22500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKNZNZ22 |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | Bank of New Zealand |
| Branch | Wellington |
| City | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
How the Bank of New Zealand SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 500 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 BIC BKNZNZ22500?
The code BKNZNZ22500 belongs to Wellington, a branch or department of Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, 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 in New Zealand?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in New Zealand Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BKNZNZ22 instead of BKNZNZ22500?
BKNZNZ22 points to the main office of Bank of New Zealand, while BKNZNZ22500 is Wellington. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKNZNZ22500.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of New Zealand?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKNZNZ22500, 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 BKNZNZ22500 mean?
BKNZ is the bank code of Bank of New Zealand, NZ is the ISO code of New Zealand, 22 is the location code and 500 identifies the department Wellington.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of New Zealand in New Zealand?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.