SWIFT/BIC code HSBCNZ2AXXX
HSBCNZ2AXXX belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Auckland, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCNZ2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCNZ2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
How 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.
- 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 BIC HSBCNZ2AXXX?
HSBCNZ2AXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Auckland, New Zealand. Use it when you send money to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The.
Are HSBCNZ2A and HSBCNZ2AXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HSBCNZ2A is the 8-character version of HSBCNZ2AXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Auckland.
How long does it take to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCNZ2AXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. New Zealand is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of HSBCNZ2AXXX stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, NZ is the ISO code of New Zealand, 2A is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
Many banks 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.