SWIFT/BIC code BIENNOK1XXX
BIENNOK1XXX belongs to Bien Sparebank AS in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIENNOK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIENNOK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bien Sparebank AS |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
The way the Bien Sparebank AS SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIEN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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 is behind BIC BIENNOK1XXX?
The code BIENNOK1XXX belongs to the head office of Bien Sparebank AS in Oslo, Norway. Use it when you send money to an account at Bien Sparebank AS.
Do I need BIENNOK1XXX for a euro transfer to Norway?
Norway belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BIENNOK1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bien Sparebank AS?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is BIENNOK1 and BIENNOK1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BIENNOK1 is the short version of BIENNOK1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Bien Sparebank AS in Oslo.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bien Sparebank AS in Norway?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Norwegian Krone with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BIENNOK1XXX mean?
BIEN is the institution code of Bien Sparebank AS, NO is the ISO code of Norway, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.