SWIFT/BIC code WPACNZ2WXXX
WPACNZ2WXXX belongs to Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation in Auckland, New Zealand.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WPACNZ2WXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WPACNZ2W |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
How the Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WPAC 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.
- 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code WPACNZ2WXXX?
WPACNZ2WXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WPACNZ2WXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. New Zealand is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of WPACNZ2WXXX stand for?
WPAC is the bank code of Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation, NZ stands for New Zealand, 2W is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in New Zealand Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Does Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WPACNZ2WXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Westpac New Zealand Limited, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westpac Banking Corporation in New Zealand, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.