SWIFT/BIC code COVONZ21XXX
COVONZ21XXX belongs to Cogent Investment Operations in Wellington, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COVONZ21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COVONZ21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cogent Investment Operations |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
How the Cogent Investment Operations SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COVO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 institution is behind SWIFT code COVONZ21XXX?
COVONZ21XXX identifies the head office of Cogent Investment Operations in Wellington, New Zealand. Use it when a payment to Cogent Investment Operations does not need a specific branch.
Does Cogent Investment Operations have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – COVONZ21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Cogent Investment Operations in New Zealand, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Cogent Investment Operations?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in New Zealand Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of COVONZ21XXX mean?
COVO is the institution code of Cogent Investment Operations, NZ stands for New Zealand, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Cogent Investment Operations?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COVONZ21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. New Zealand uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Cogent Investment Operations take in New Zealand?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. 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.