SWIFT/BIC code BLSANO21XXX

BLSANO21XXX belongs to Blaker Sparebank in Sorumsand, Norway.

BLSANO21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBLSANO21XXX
8-character codeBLSANO21
Branch codeXXX
BankBlaker Sparebank
BranchHead office
CitySorumsand
CountryNorway

The way the Blaker Sparebank SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

BLSA 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BLSANO21XXX?

BLSANO21XXX identifies the headquarters of Blaker Sparebank in Sorumsand, Norway. Use it when you send money to an account at Blaker Sparebank.

What do the letters in BLSANO21XXX mean?

BLSA is the bank code of Blaker Sparebank, NO is the ISO code of Norway, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Does Blaker Sparebank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BLSANO21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Blaker Sparebank in Norway, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Is BLSANO21 and BLSANO21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. BLSANO21 is the short version of BLSANO21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Blaker Sparebank in Sorumsand.

How long does a transfer to Blaker Sparebank take in Norway?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BLSANO21XXX to send euros to Norway?

Norway belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BLSANO21XXX.

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