SWIFT/BIC code CLIQNL21XXX
CLIQNL21XXX belongs to Clearnet Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLIQNL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLIQNL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Clearnet Amsterdam |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Clearnet Amsterdam SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CLIQ 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.
- 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 uses SWIFT code CLIQNL21XXX?
The code CLIQNL21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Clearnet Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when a payment to Clearnet Amsterdam does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of CLIQNL21XXX stand for?
CLIQ is the institution code of Clearnet Amsterdam, NL stands for Netherlands, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Clearnet Amsterdam take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Clearnet Amsterdam have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CLIQNL21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Clearnet Amsterdam in Netherlands, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need CLIQNL21XXX for a euro transfer to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CLIQNL21XXX.
Are CLIQNL21 and CLIQNL21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CLIQNL21 is the short version of CLIQNL21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Clearnet Amsterdam in Amsterdam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.