A BSB Number is a 6 digit numeric code used to identify the branch of an Australian or New Zealand bank or financial institution. BSB stands for "Bank State Branch".
For example, BSB number: 062002
06 = Commonwealth Bank
2 = NSW
002 = Pitt Street & Martin Place, Sydney 2000
The major big 4 banks have the following identification codes:
| Number | Code | Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | ANZ | Australia and New Zealand Banking Group |
| 03 or 73 | WBC | Westpac Bank |
| 06 or 76 | CBA | Commonwealth Bank |
| 08 or 78 | NAB | National Australia Bank |
PayID was introduced to Australia in 2018. This allows customers to link their BSB and Account number to their phone number, email or ABN. This makes payment information easier to recall.
You can use this site to search Australian BSB numbers, verify your BSB number belongs to the bank or branch you are expecting, learn about how a BSB number is structured, or just lookup a BSB number.
Your bank can provide this to you, otherwise you may be able to see this on your bank statement.
Both BSB numbers and SWIFT codes have a similar purpose, to identify where you are sending money, but they are not the same. BSB numbers are for domestic purposes, whereas SWIFT codes are an international network.
No. A BSB number will identify the bank and branch to which your account belongs. The account number is used to identify your personal account.
