SWIFT/BIC code XAUKNZ21XXX

XAUKNZ21XXX belongs to New Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand.

XAUKNZ21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeXAUKNZ21XXX
8-character codeXAUKNZ21
Branch codeXXX
BankNew Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland
BranchHead office
CityAuckland
CountryNew Zealand

The way the New Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

XAUK 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 is behind SWIFT code XAUKNZ21XXX?

XAUKNZ21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of New Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at New Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland.

Does New Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – XAUKNZ21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for New Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland in New Zealand, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What is the cheapest way to send money to New Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in New Zealand Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to New Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland in New Zealand?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What do the letters in XAUKNZ21XXX mean?

XAUK is the bank code of New Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland, NZ is the ISO code of New Zealand, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at New Zealand Stock Exchange - Auckland?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code XAUKNZ21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. New Zealand is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

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