Find SWIFT/BIC codes
Everything you need to know
SWIFT/BIC codes are used for transferring money overseas. SWIFT stands for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication and BIC stands for Bank Identifier Code. Together they make up the 8-11 character identification code of a bank or financial institution.
Here's what you need to know:
- When you send a payment overseas, the SWIFT/BIC code is mandatory and identifies the beneficiary (receiving) bank or financial institution.
- Some countries will allow the option to enter a Branch number or a SWIFT/BIC code
- ANZ Australia’s SWIFT/BIC code is ANZBAU3M.