SWIFT/BIC code AVZASES1XXX
AVZASES1XXX belongs to Avanza Bank Holding AB in Stockholm, Sweden.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AVZASES1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AVZASES1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Avanza Bank Holding AB |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Stockholm |
| Country | Sweden |
How the Avanza Bank Holding AB SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AVZA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 institution uses SWIFT code AVZASES1XXX?
AVZASES1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Avanza Bank Holding AB in Stockholm, Sweden. Use it when you send money to an account at Avanza Bank Holding AB.
What do the letters in AVZASES1XXX mean?
AVZA is the institution code of Avanza Bank Holding AB, SE is the ISO code of Sweden, S1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Avanza Bank Holding AB use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AVZASES1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Avanza Bank Holding AB in Sweden, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is AVZASES1 and AVZASES1XXX the same code?
Yes. AVZASES1 is the 8-character version of AVZASES1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Avanza Bank Holding AB in Stockholm.
How long does it take to send money to Avanza Bank Holding AB?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need AVZASES1XXX to send euros to Sweden?
Sweden belongs to 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 AVZASES1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.