Bank SWIFT code
ANZ Banking Group
Melbourne, Australia · BIC ANZBAU3M
SWIFT / BIC
ANZBAU3M
Bank code
ANZB
Country
AU
Location
3M
Branch
XXX (primary office)
Head office city
Melbourne
BIC length
8 characters (primary office)
What each part of ANZBAU3M means
A SWIFT/BIC code is read left to right in four blocks.
ANZB
Bank code
4 letters — the institution (here, the bank prefix)
AU
Country code
2 letters — ISO 3166 country
3M
Location code
2 characters — city/region; a digit often means a test code
XXX
Branch code
3 characters — XXX marks the primary office
How to use this SWIFT code
Use ANZBAU3M as the receiver bank SWIFT/BIC code when initiating an international wire transfer to ANZ Banking Group. Combine it with the recipient's account number and full name. Double-check the code with ANZ Banking Group or the recipient before sending — branch-specific BICs can differ from the head-office code.
ANZ Banking Group SWIFT code FAQ
- What is the SWIFT code for ANZ Banking Group?
- The SWIFT/BIC code for ANZ Banking Group is ANZBAU3M, identifying the bank's head office in Melbourne, Australia. Use it as the receiver-bank BIC when initiating an international wire transfer.
- Is ANZBAU3M an 8- or 11-character SWIFT code?
- ANZBAU3M is an 8-character BIC — the bank's primary (head-office) code. An 11-character form would append a branch code (often XXX for the primary office).
- Where do I find the SWIFT code for ANZ Banking Group?
- It is shown on bank statements and in online banking, or you can ask ANZ Banking Group directly. You can also decode ANZBAU3M in the SWIFT/BIC lookup on this site. Always confirm the code with the receiving bank before sending funds.
- What's the difference between ANZBAU3M and a routing number?
- A SWIFT/BIC code identifies a bank for cross-border payments, while a routing number (ABA) is used for domestic US transfers. For an international wire to ANZ Banking Group, you need the SWIFT code; for a domestic US transfer you need the routing number.
⚠️ BIC data reflects the head-office code from public bank disclosures. Branch-specific SWIFT codes may differ — confirm with ANZ Banking Group for exact routing before sending funds.