SWIFT/BIC code ARENNO21XXX
ARENNO21XXX belongs to Arendal Og Omegns Sparekasse in Arendal, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARENNO21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARENNO21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arendal Og Omegns Sparekasse |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Arendal |
| Country | Norway |
The way the Arendal Og Omegns Sparekasse SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AREN 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ARENNO21XXX?
The code ARENNO21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Arendal Og Omegns Sparekasse in Arendal, Norway. Use it when you send money to an account at Arendal Og Omegns Sparekasse.
What does each part of ARENNO21XXX stand for?
AREN is the institution code of Arendal Og Omegns Sparekasse, NO is the ISO code of Norway, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use ARENNO21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ARENNO21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Is ARENNO21 and ARENNO21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ARENNO21 is the 8-character version of ARENNO21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Arendal Og Omegns Sparekasse in Arendal.
Do I need ARENNO21XXX 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. If you send another currency you do need ARENNO21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Arendal Og Omegns Sparekasse take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.