SWIFT/BIC code SOSRNZ21XXX
SOSRNZ21XXX belongs to Somerset Smith Partners in Napier, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOSRNZ21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOSRNZ21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Somerset Smith Partners |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Napier |
| Country | New Zealand |
How the Somerset Smith Partners SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOSR 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 institution uses SWIFT code SOSRNZ21XXX?
SOSRNZ21XXX identifies the main office of Somerset Smith Partners in Napier, New Zealand. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Somerset Smith Partners.
Does Somerset Smith Partners use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SOSRNZ21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Somerset Smith Partners in New Zealand, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Somerset Smith Partners?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SOSRNZ21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. New Zealand uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SOSRNZ21XXX mean?
SOSR is the bank code of Somerset Smith Partners, NZ is the ISO code of New Zealand, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter SOSRNZ21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOSRNZ21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Are SOSRNZ21 and SOSRNZ21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SOSRNZ21 is the 8-character version of SOSRNZ21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Somerset Smith Partners in Napier.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.