SWIFT/BIC code AMEFNL21XXX
AMEFNL21XXX belongs to Amsterdams Effectenkantoor B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AMEFNL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AMEFNL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Amsterdams Effectenkantoor B.V. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
How the Amsterdams Effectenkantoor B.V. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AMEF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL 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 AMEFNL21XXX?
AMEFNL21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Amsterdams Effectenkantoor B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Amsterdams Effectenkantoor B.V..
Does Amsterdams Effectenkantoor B.V. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AMEFNL21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Amsterdams Effectenkantoor B.V. in Netherlands, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Amsterdams Effectenkantoor B.V.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are AMEFNL21 and AMEFNL21XXX the same code?
Yes. AMEFNL21 is the 8-character version of AMEFNL21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Amsterdams Effectenkantoor B.V. in Amsterdam.
Do I need AMEFNL21XXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need AMEFNL21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Amsterdams Effectenkantoor B.V. in Netherlands?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.