SWIFT/BIC code RBNZNZ2WACC

RBNZNZ2WACC belongs to Reserve Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand.

RBNZNZ2WACC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBNZNZ2WACC
8-character codeRBNZNZ2W
Branch codeACC
BankReserve Bank of New Zealand
Branch—
CityWellington
CountryNew Zealand

How the Reserve Bank of New Zealand SWIFT/BIC works

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).
2W Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ACC 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

What bank is behind BIC RBNZNZ2WACC?

The code RBNZNZ2WACC belongs to Reserve Bank of New Zealand, part of Reserve Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of RBNZNZ2WACC stand for?

RBNZ is the institution code of Reserve Bank of New Zealand, NZ is the ISO code of New Zealand, 2W is the code for the city or region and ACC is the code of the branch Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

What happens if I enter RBNZNZ2WACC incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBNZNZ2WACC against the details from Reserve Bank of New Zealand before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Reserve Bank of New Zealand?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in New Zealand Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to Reserve Bank of New Zealand?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Has Reserve Bank of New Zealand got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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