SWIFT/BIC code AASANO21XXX
AASANO21XXX belongs to Aasen Sparebank in Asen, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AASANO21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AASANO21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Aasen Sparebank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Asen |
| Country | Norway |
The way the Aasen Sparebank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AASA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC AASANO21XXX?
AASANO21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Aasen Sparebank in Asen, Norway. Use it when a payment to Aasen Sparebank does not need a specific branch.
Is AASANO21 and AASANO21XXX the same code?
Yes. AASANO21 is the 8-character version of AASANO21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Aasen Sparebank in Asen.
Do I need AASANO21XXX for a euro transfer to Norway?
Norway is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need AASANO21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Aasen Sparebank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Aasen Sparebank in Norway?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Norwegian Krone with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Aasen Sparebank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AASANO21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Aasen Sparebank in Norway, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.