SWIFT/BIC code BOOKNL2AXXX
BOOKNL2AXXX belongs to Booking.com in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOOKNL2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOOKNL2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Booking.com |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Booking.com SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOOK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A 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 code BOOKNL2AXXX?
BOOKNL2AXXX identifies the headquarters of Booking.com in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when a payment to Booking.com does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BOOKNL2AXXX stand for?
BOOK is the institution code of Booking.com, NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 2A is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I use BOOKNL2AXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOOKNL2AXXX against the details from Booking.com before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Booking.com?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are BOOKNL2A and BOOKNL2AXXX the same code?
Yes. BOOKNL2A is the short version of BOOKNL2AXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Booking.com in Amsterdam.
Do I need BOOKNL2AXXX for a euro transfer to Netherlands?
Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOOKNL2AXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.