SWIFT/BIC code RBNZNZ22XXX
RBNZNZ22XXX belongs to Reserve Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBNZNZ22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBNZNZ22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Reserve Bank of New Zealand |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
How the Reserve Bank of New Zealand SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBNZ 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.
- 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 bank uses SWIFT code RBNZNZ22XXX?
The code RBNZNZ22XXX belongs to the head office of Reserve Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand. It is the code to use when a payment to Reserve Bank of New Zealand does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Reserve Bank of New Zealand 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 quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Reserve Bank of New Zealand in New Zealand?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in New Zealand Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Is RBNZNZ22 and RBNZNZ22XXX the same code?
Yes. RBNZNZ22 is the short version of RBNZNZ22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Reserve Bank of New Zealand in Wellington.
What do the letters in RBNZNZ22XXX mean?
RBNZ is the bank code of Reserve Bank of New Zealand, NZ is the ISO code of New Zealand, 22 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Reserve Bank of New Zealand?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code RBNZNZ22XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. New Zealand uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.