SWIFT/BIC code RBNZNZ2STIA
RBNZNZ2STIA belongs to Reserve Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBNZNZ2STIA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBNZNZ2S |
| Branch code | TIA |
| Bank | Reserve Bank of New Zealand |
| Branch | — |
| 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).
- 2S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- TIA 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 RBNZNZ2STIA?
RBNZNZ2STIA identifies Reserve Bank of New Zealand, a unit of Reserve Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Reserve Bank of New Zealand have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Reserve Bank of New Zealand in New Zealand, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Can I use RBNZNZ2S instead of RBNZNZ2STIA?
RBNZNZ2S is the head office of Reserve Bank of New Zealand, while RBNZNZ2STIA points to Reserve Bank of New Zealand. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBNZNZ2STIA.
What does each part of RBNZNZ2STIA stand for?
RBNZ is the institution code of Reserve Bank of New Zealand, NZ stands for New Zealand, 2S is the location code and TIA identifies the department Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Reserve Bank of New Zealand?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code RBNZNZ2STIA, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. New Zealand uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use RBNZNZ2STIA with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBNZNZ2STIA against the details from Reserve Bank of New Zealand before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.