Westpac SWIFT code in New Zealand
The SWIFT/BIC code for Westpac is WPACNZ2WXXX. However, Westpac may use different SWIFT/BIC codes depending on the service or branch. If you’re unsure which to use, confirm with your recipient or contact Westpac directly.
WPACNZ2WXXX
Bank name
WESTPAC NEW ZEALAND LIMITED, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
SWIFT code
WPACNZ2WXXX
Address
FLOOR 3, WESTPAC ON TAKUTAI, 16 TAKUTAI SQUARE
City
AUCKLAND
Country
NEW ZEALAND
This is the main SWIFT/BIC code for Westpac in New Zealand
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About WPACNZ2WXXX
The main SWIFT code for Westpac in New Zealand is WPACNZ2WXXX. This code identifies the bank’s main office for international payments in New Zealand and is commonly used when a branch-specific code isn’t required or available. If you’re sending money to an account with Westpac in New Zealand, and the recipient hasn’t provided a local branch SWIFT code, using WPACNZ2WXXX is typically a safe and reliable option.
Using WPACNZ2WXXX
You can use Westpac’s main SWIFT/BIC code WPACNZ2WXXX when:
Sending an international money transfer to Westpac in New Zealand
The recipient hasn’t provided a branch-specific SWIFT/BIC code
Westpac processes the payment centrally through its primary office
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