SWIFT/BIC code HSBCNZ2AWLT
HSBCNZ2AWLT belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Wellington, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCNZ2AWLT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCNZ2A |
| Branch code | WLT |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Wellington Branch |
| City | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
The way the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- WLT 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 branch is behind SWIFT code HSBCNZ2AWLT?
HSBCNZ2AWLT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wellington Branch, a unit of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Wellington, New Zealand. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCNZ2AWLT, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. New Zealand is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use HSBCNZ2A instead of HSBCNZ2AWLT?
HSBCNZ2A is the main office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, while HSBCNZ2AWLT is Wellington Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCNZ2AWLT.
How long does a transfer to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in New Zealand, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The.
What does each part of HSBCNZ2AWLT stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, NZ stands for New Zealand, 2A is the code for the city or region and WLT identifies the branch Wellington Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.