SWIFT codes in New Zealand

In order to make international payments to New Zealand you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do New Zealand SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for New Zealand the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - New Zealand´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in New Zealand

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in New Zealand:

SWIFT codes in New Zealand

SWIFT Code Bank City
HIFXNZ21 HIFX LIMITED AUCKLAND
HSBCNZ2A HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORP. AUCKLAND
HSBCNZ2ACHC HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE CHRISTCHURCH
HSBCNZ2ACLS HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE AUCKLAND
HSBCNZ2AWLT HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE WELLINGTON
HSBCNZ2AXXX THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING C Auckland 1
IDHTNZ21 IDLYC HOLDINGS TRUST HAMILTON
IVSCNZ21 INVESTA SECURITIES LTD. AUCKLAND
JBWANZ21 JB WERE AND SON (NZ) LIMITED AUCKLAND
JFLENZ21 JARDINE FLEMING NEW ZEALAND LIMITED WELLINGTON
KIWINZ22 KIWIBANK LIMITED WELLINGTON
LAMHNZ21 LAWRENCE MILLTON AND HOWARTH CHRISTCHURCH
MACENZ21 NZIJ STOCKBROKERS LTD WELLINGTON
MACQNZ21 MACQUARIE EQUITIES NEW ZEALAND LTD WELLINGTON
MLNZNZ21 MERRILL LYNCH (NEW ZEALAND) LTD. AUCKLAND
MSNZNZ21 MACQUARIE SECURITIES NEW ZEALAND LIMITED AUCKLAND
MUNHNZ21 MUNRO, ALAN RODERICK AND WALDEN, DALE CHARLES TIMARU
NATANZ22 NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED AUCKLAND
NIKENZ21 NIKE NEW ZEALAND LIMITED AUCKLAND
NOBLNZ21 NOBLE AND LEE LTD. MATAMATA
NZSFNZ21 NEW ZEALAND SUPERANNUATION FUND AUCKLAND
NZTRNZ2W NEW ZEALAND TREASURY WELLINGTON
NZXCNZ2W NEW ZEALAND EXCHANGE LIMITED WELLINGTON
OCRFNZ21 OFFSHORE CAPITAL RESERVE FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED HAMILTON

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