SWIFT/BIC code BKNZNZ22985
BKNZNZ22985 belongs to Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKNZNZ22985 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKNZNZ22 |
| Branch code | 985 |
| Bank | Bank of New Zealand |
| Branch | Head Office |
| City | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
How 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.
- 985 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 BKNZNZ22985?
BKNZNZ22985 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Head Office, a unit of Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of New Zealand take in New Zealand?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of New Zealand?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKNZNZ22985, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. New Zealand uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has Bank of New Zealand got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of New Zealand in New Zealand. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of New Zealand.
What happens if I use BKNZNZ22985 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKNZNZ22985 against the details from Bank of New Zealand before sending.
What do the letters in BKNZNZ22985 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 985 identifies the department Head Office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.