BKNZNZ22900 - SWIFT / BIC Code - BANK OF NEW ZEALAND - NEW ZEALAND
BANK OF NEW ZEALAND - BKNZNZ22900 SWIFT CODE DETAILS | |
| SWIFT CODE | BKNZNZ22900 |
|---|---|
| SWIFT CODE (8 characters) | BKNZNZ22 |
| BANK NAME | BANK OF NEW ZEALAND |
| BANK BRANCH | (DUNEDIN) |
| BRANCH CODE | 900 |
| COUNTRY |  NEW ZEALAND (NZ) |
| CITY | DUNEDIN |
| ADDRESS | 98 GEORGE STREET |
| ZIP / POSTAL CODE | 9016 |
| CODE STATUS | Active |
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SWIFT Code BKNZNZ22900 Breakdown
- SWIFT Digits:
- 11 - This swift code references a branch office of BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.
- Institution / Bank Code:
- BKNZ - This is the institution / bank code assigned to BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.
- Country Code:
- NZ - This is the 2-letter country code associated with NEW ZEALAND (NZ).
- Location Code:
- 22 - This represents the location code, and the second digit/character has a value of "2". This means that this is a reverse billing BIC.
- Branch Code:
- 900 - This code value means that this is not the primary office of the bank but rather a branch: (DUNEDIN) bank branch of BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.
- Primary Office SWIFT:
- BKNZNZ22XXX - BANK OF NEW ZEALAND's primary office swift / bic code.
SWIFT Codes Frequently Asked Questions
What are SWIFT codes?
A SWIFT code is a set of 8 or 11 digits that uniquely identify a bank branch. You'll need to use one when sending money internationally.
If you want to send money to BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, registered at 98 GEORGE STREET in DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND you will need the BKNZNZ22XXX SWIFT code.
What are BIC codes?
BIC code is just a different name for SWIFT code.
Both represent a sequence of either 8 or 11 digits which include a bank code, a country code, a location code, and a branch code — all of which are combined to identify an individual bank branch.
Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?
Not all bank branches have a SWIFT code. When you can't find the code for your specific branch, you can use the bank’s primary office swift.
Do you need a SWIFT code for international transfers?
When you send money internationally, you need a SWIFT / BIC code. Without it, your bank can't identify the exact bank where the money needs to be sent.