SWIFT/BIC code BICKNL21PRF

BICKNL21PRF belongs to Binckbank N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

BICKNL21PRF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBICKNL21PRF
8-character codeBICKNL21
Branch codePRF
BankBinckbank N.V.
BranchProfessional Services
CityAmsterdam
CountryNetherlands

How the Binckbank N.V. SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BICK 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.
PRF 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 BICKNL21PRF?

BICKNL21PRF identifies Professional Services, part of Binckbank N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Binckbank N.V. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Binckbank N.V. in Netherlands. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter BICKNL21PRF incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BICKNL21PRF against the details from Binckbank N.V. before sending.

What do the letters in BICKNL21PRF stand for?

BICK is the bank code of Binckbank N.V., NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 21 is the code for the city or region and PRF identifies the department Professional Services.

Can I use BICKNL21 instead of BICKNL21PRF?

BICKNL21 is the head office of Binckbank N.V., while BICKNL21PRF is Professional Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BICKNL21PRF.

Do I need BICKNL21PRF for a euro transfer to Netherlands?

Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BICKNL21PRF.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.