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.
Use our free BSB number checker to easily search and verify Australian bank branch codes. You can confirm a BSB number’s bank and location, understand BSB number formatting, or simply look up a BSB for your bank transfer.
Your bank can provide this to you, otherwise you may be able to see this on your bank statement.
No, BSB numbers are used for domestic bank transfers within Australia, while SWIFT codes are used for international transfers. Both help identify financial institutions but are used in different contexts.
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.