SWIFT/BIC code AFJONO21XXX
AFJONO21XXX belongs to Afjord Sparebank in Afjord, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFJONO21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFJONO21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Afjord Sparebank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Afjord |
| Country | Norway |
The way the Afjord Sparebank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFJO 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 SWIFT/BIC code AFJONO21XXX?
The code AFJONO21XXX belongs to the head office of Afjord Sparebank in Afjord, Norway. Use it when a payment to Afjord Sparebank does not need a specific branch.
Does Afjord Sparebank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – AFJONO21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Afjord Sparebank in Norway, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of AFJONO21XXX stand for?
AFJO is the bank code of Afjord Sparebank, NO is the ISO code of Norway, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter AFJONO21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AFJONO21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Afjord Sparebank take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need AFJONO21XXX to send euros to Norway?
Norway is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need AFJONO21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.