SWIFT/BIC code RBNZNZ2WCCY
RBNZNZ2WCCY belongs to Reserve Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBNZNZ2WCCY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBNZNZ2W |
| Branch code | CCY |
| Bank | Reserve Bank of New Zealand |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
The way 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.
- CCY 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBNZNZ2WCCY?
RBNZNZ2WCCY is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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.
What does each part of RBNZNZ2WCCY mean?
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 CCY is the code of the department Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Can I use RBNZNZ2W instead of RBNZNZ2WCCY?
RBNZNZ2W is the head office of Reserve Bank of New Zealand, while RBNZNZ2WCCY points to Reserve Bank of New Zealand. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBNZNZ2WCCY if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBNZNZ2WCCY with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBNZNZ2WCCY with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Reserve Bank of New Zealand got 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.
What is the best way to send money to Reserve Bank of New Zealand in New Zealand?
Banks often 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.