SWIFT/BIC code NATAAU33XXX

NATAAU33XXX belongs to National Australia Bank Limited in Melbourne, Australia.

NATAAU33XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNATAAU33XXX
8-character codeNATAAU33
Branch codeXXX
BankNational Australia Bank Limited
BranchHead office
CityMelbourne
CountryAustralia

How the National Australia Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

NATA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
33 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 NATAAU33XXX?

NATAAU33XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of National Australia Bank Limited in Melbourne, Australia. It is the code to use when a payment to National Australia Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.

How long does a transfer to National Australia Bank Limited take in Australia?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Australia Bank Limited in Australia?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Are NATAAU33 and NATAAU33XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. NATAAU33 is the 8-character version of NATAAU33XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to National Australia Bank Limited in Melbourne.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Australia Bank Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NATAAU33XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of NATAAU33XXX mean?

NATA is the institution code of National Australia Bank Limited, AU stands for Australia, 33 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.