SWIFT/BIC code SAORNZ21XXX
SAORNZ21XXX belongs to Sovereign American Crown Trust in Auckland, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAORNZ21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAORNZ21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sovereign American Crown Trust |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
How the Sovereign American Crown Trust SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAOR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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/BIC code SAORNZ21XXX?
The code SAORNZ21XXX belongs to the head office of Sovereign American Crown Trust in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sovereign American Crown Trust.
What happens if I use SAORNZ21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SAORNZ21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Is SAORNZ21 and SAORNZ21XXX the same code?
Yes. SAORNZ21 is the 8-character version of SAORNZ21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Sovereign American Crown Trust in Auckland.
How long does it take to send money to Sovereign American Crown Trust?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Sovereign American Crown Trust?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SAORNZ21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. New Zealand is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SAORNZ21XXX stand for?
SAOR is the institution code of Sovereign American Crown Trust, NZ stands for New Zealand, 21 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.