Free directory of all 70 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in NEW ZEALAND. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
New Zealand's ESAS settles NZD in real time and interfaces with the NPP (New Payments Platform NZ) for retail instant transfers. ANZ New Zealand, ASB, BNZ (Bank of New Zealand, NAB subsidiary), Westpac NZ, and Kiwibank are the primary correspondents. The AUD/NZD corridor is the most active, reflecting the Trans-Tasman Single Economic Market, while NZD flows from Asia-Pacific trade in dairy, wool, and kiwifruit generate significant SWIFT volumes.
| RTGS / Settlement System | ESAS (Exchange Settlement Account System) |
|---|---|
| Currency | NZD — New Zealand Dollar |
| Central Bank | Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | Same day (ESAS); 2–4 days (international) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in New Zealand within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
New Zealand processes large-value interbank settlements through ESAS. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is NZD — New Zealand Dollar. Foreign-currency wires are converted at the receiving bank's prevailing rate unless a specific currency account is held at the beneficiary institution.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 70