NZ Bank Prefix and Account Codes - New Zealand Banks (2024)

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NZ Bank Prefix and Account Codes - New Zealand Banks? ›

The SWIFT BIC code for Bank of New Zealand is: BKNZNZ22. This should be used whenever funds are sent from overseas to BNZ bank accounts. SWIFT BIC (Bank Identifier Code) codes should be used on all international payments to identify a particular bank or financial institution.

The SWIFT BIC code for Bank of New Zealand is: BKNZNZ22. This should be used whenever funds are sent from overseas to BNZ bank accounts. SWIFT BIC (Bank Identifier Code) codes should be used on all international payments to identify a particular bank or financial institution.

Put simply, New Zealand doesn't use BSB numbers. Instead, they have 16-digit account numbers (XXXXXX YYYYYYY ZZZ) that are used to identify individual accounts. The first six digits is the bank code, which is used to identify both the bank and the individual branch.

“Please arrange an international telegraphic transfer / SWIFT MT103 payment direct to ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (SWIFT code ANZBNZ22).”

64 is the country calling code assigned to New Zealand by the International Telecommunication Union.

3-Digit Prefix: your Checking Account number contains a three-digit prefix to use before your 10-digit account number. This prefix indicates you are using your Checking Account when paying bills by phone or online and to facilitate ACH transactions (any payments such as direct deposit, payroll and vendor transactions.)

The New Zealand bank account number format

A New Zealand bank account number is 16 digits long. The number is broken up into 4 distinct sections which highlight different features about the bank, branch and account details.

In the US, a bank code (or routing transit number) is a nine-digit number found on a check between the two colons that identifies an American bank. However, the format and information conveyed in a bank code varies by country, so the term “bank code” takes on a more general meaning from an international perspective.

Your full Kiwibank account number starting with '38' includes these details. For foreign currency accounts, contact our international services team at international@kiwibank.co.nz.

How to transfer money to NZ bank account? ›

The bank account details you need when you send money internationally to New Zealand generally include the recipient's full name, their BIC or SWIFT number, and their IBAN or account number. We may also ask you for other details, such as their city or phone number.

International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and other codes

Some countries have adopted a standard known as an International Bank Account Number (IBAN). New Zealand hasn't adopted this standard, so if you're giving your details, please provide your full bank branch account number and suffix as indicated on your statement.

The first 6 digits are your BSB number (if applicable) followed by your 9-digit account number. On the ANZ Branch locator tool. Your BSB number can be found by searching for the branch in which you opened your account. The BSB number will show in the search results alongside the branch location and hours of operation.

International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and other codes

Some countries have adopted a standard known as an International Bank Account Number (IBAN). New Zealand hasn't adopted this standard, so if you're giving your details, please provide your full bank branch account number and suffix as indicated on your statement.

The first 6 digits are your BSB number (if applicable) followed by your 9-digit account number. On the ANZ Branch locator tool. Your BSB number can be found by searching for the branch in which you opened your account. The BSB number will show in the search results alongside the branch location and hours of operation.