SWIFT / BIC
SWIFT/BIC code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
HSBCNZ2A · New Zealand
- BIC, 8 characters
- HSBCNZ2A
- BIC, 11 characters
- HSBCNZ2AXXX
- Country
- New Zealand
- Address
- HSBC Tower Floor 21 188 Quay Street Auckland 5947 New Zealand
Source: ISO 9362 BIC registry, head-office codes only, no branch codes. Check the code with the bank before sending a large transfer.
How HSBCNZ2A is built
| Positions | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 4 | HSBC Bank code |
| 5–6 | 2 | NZ Country |
| 7–8 | 2 | 2A Location |
| 9–11 | 3 | XXX Branch · XXX or omitted = head office |
Other SWIFT codes in New Zealand
How to use HSBCNZ2A for a transfer
Give the sender two things: the BIC HSBCNZ2A (or HSBCNZ2AXXX if the form asks for 11 characters) and your account number at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. In New Zealand the account number is the local one shown on the statement. Check both on your bank statement before sending a large amount: a wrong code delays the transfer or sends it back with fees.
The BIC (Business Identifier Code), commonly called SWIFT code, identifies a bank or institution in international payments. It has 8 or 11 characters: 4 letters for the institution, 2 for the country, 2 for the location, and an optional 3 for the branch. XXX, or no branch code at all, means the head office.
Questions
What is the SWIFT code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
The SWIFT/BIC code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is HSBCNZ2A. In the 11-character form it is HSBCNZ2AXXX, where XXX stands for the head office.
Is HSBCNZ2A a SWIFT code or a BIC?
Both: BIC is the ISO 9362 name of the code, SWIFT the network that assigns it. HSBCNZ2A is the same code under either name.
Do I also need the IBAN to receive money at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
New Zealand does not use the IBAN: give the BIC together with the local account number as shown on the statement.
Can I receive international transfers with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro, US dollar and pound accounts each come with their own coordinates, including the BIC where applicable, and receive SWIFT and local transfers.
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