SWIFT/BIC Code for
National Australia Bank Limited
NATAAU33
8-character head-office code · Melbourne · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
NATA
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
33
Location
Melbourne
NATAAU33 has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for National Australia Bank Limited — the code international senders use for transfers to any of the bank's branches.
8 vs 11 Characters — Which Do You Use?
SWIFT codes come in two lengths. An 8-character code (like NATAAU33) identifies the bank's head office and covers all of its branches. An 11-character code adds a three-letter branch suffix that points to one specific office.
A common suffix is XXX, which simply means “head office” — so NATAAU33 and NATAAU33XXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to National Australia Bank Limited, the 8-character code NATAAU33 is the right one to give the sender.
You don’t need an IBAN to send money to Australia
Australia does not use the IBAN system. For an incoming international transfer to National Australia Bank Limited, the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: NATAAU33
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 082-001)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- National Australia Bank Limited
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- NATAAU33
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 082–087
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 2,127
- Head-office BSB
- 082-001
National Australia Bank Limited BSB Numbers
National Australia Bank Limited has 2,127 active BSB numbers in the AusPayNet register, across the 082–087 ranges. The head-office BSB is 082-001.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code NATAAU33 when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your National Australia Bank Limited account from overseas
- Someone abroad needs to send you money — give them this SWIFT code along with your BSB and account number
- Setting up an international direct debit or recurring payment from an overseas account
For domestic transfers within Australia, you only need your BSB number and account number — no SWIFT code is required.
Learn more in our guide: BSB vs SWIFT Code: What's the Difference?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for National Australia Bank Limited? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for National Australia Bank Limited is NATAAU33.
Do I need a BSB as well as NATAAU33 for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. NATAAU33 identifies National Australia Bank Limited internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is NATAAU33 the same for all National Australia Bank Limited branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. NATAAU33 is the 8-character head-office code for National Australia Bank Limited and works across its branches. Some transfers may use an 11-character code ending in a branch suffix, but the 8-character code is accepted in the large majority of cases.
How long does an international transfer to National Australia Bank Limited take? ▾
International SWIFT transfers to Australia typically take 1–5 business days depending on the sending bank, the currency, and any intermediary banks involved. Transfers sent after the receiving bank's daily cut-off are processed the next business day.