SWIFT/BIC code CULTNOK1XXX
CULTNOK1XXX belongs to Cultura Sparebank in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CULTNOK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CULTNOK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cultura Sparebank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
How the Cultura Sparebank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CULT 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
What bank is behind BIC CULTNOK1XXX?
CULTNOK1XXX identifies the headquarters of Cultura Sparebank in Oslo, Norway. Use it when you send money to an account at Cultura Sparebank.
What is the best way to send money to Cultura Sparebank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Norwegian Krone with transfer services before you send.
Does Cultura Sparebank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CULTNOK1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Cultura Sparebank in Norway, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of CULTNOK1XXX stand for?
CULT is the bank code of Cultura Sparebank, NO stands for Norway, K1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Are CULTNOK1 and CULTNOK1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CULTNOK1 is the 8-character version of CULTNOK1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Cultura Sparebank in Oslo.
Do I need CULTNOK1XXX to send euros to Norway?
Norway is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CULTNOK1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.