SWIFT/BIC code ABNANL2AMEL
ABNANL2AMEL belongs to ABN Amro Bank N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABNANL2AMEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABNANL2A |
| Branch code | MEL |
| Bank | ABN Amro Bank N.V. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
How the ABN Amro Bank N.V. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABNA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- MEL 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 SWIFT code ABNANL2AMEL?
ABNANL2AMEL is the SWIFT/BIC code of ABN Amro Bank N.V., a branch or department of ABN Amro Bank N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does ABN Amro Bank N.V. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for ABN Amro Bank N.V. in Netherlands, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of ABN Amro Bank N.V..
What do the letters in ABNANL2AMEL stand for?
ABNA is the institution code of ABN Amro Bank N.V., NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 2A is the code for the city or region and MEL identifies the department ABN Amro Bank N.V..
How long does it take to send money to ABN Amro Bank N.V. in Netherlands?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ABNANL2AMEL to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need ABNANL2AMEL.
Can I use ABNANL2A instead of ABNANL2AMEL?
ABNANL2A is the main office of ABN Amro Bank N.V., while ABNANL2AMEL is ABN Amro Bank N.V.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABNANL2AMEL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.