Why has a BIC Code sometimes 8-digits and sometimes 11-digits ? There you need specific bank and its code, before you include the branch and beneficiary account information so the funds can be sent.
The Swift numbers are valid worldwide.
EDWARD MATTHEW JONES or XYZ PTY LTD.
What are SWIFT codes you may ask and why would you need one?
IBAN and other types of codes are sometimes requested in conjunction with SWIFT Codes
International Bank Account Number (IBAN)
European countries have adopted a standard known as an International Bank Account Number (IBAN).
| Country | City | Bank Name | Branch | SWIFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Wellington | Bank of New Zealand | Bank of New Zealand | BKNZNZ22985 |
| New Zealand | Wellington | Bank of New Zealand | Bank of New Zealand | BKNZNZ22XXX |
| New Zealand | Christchurch | Bank of New Zealand | Bank of New Zealand | BKNZNZ22800 |
| New Zealand | Dunedin | Bank of New Zealand | Bank of New Zealand | BKNZNZ22900 |
| New Zealand | Wellington | Bank of New Zealand | Bank of New Zealand | BKNZNZ22500 |
| New Zealand | Wellington | Bank of New Zealand | Bank of New Zealand | BKNZNZ22TVL |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Bank of New Zealand | Bank of New Zealand | BKNZNZ22100 |