SWIFT/BIC code ECMSNL2AXXX

ECMSNL2AXXX belongs to Nederlandsche Bank (de) N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

ECMSNL2AXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeECMSNL2AXXX
8-character codeECMSNL2A
Branch codeXXX
BankNederlandsche Bank (de) N.V.
BranchHead office
CityAmsterdam
CountryNetherlands

How the Nederlandsche Bank (de) N.V. SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

ECMS 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

Which institution is behind BIC ECMSNL2AXXX?

ECMSNL2AXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Nederlandsche Bank (de) N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when a payment to Nederlandsche Bank (de) N.V. does not need a specific branch.

Has Nederlandsche Bank (de) N.V. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for Nederlandsche Bank (de) N.V. in Netherlands, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use ECMSNL2AXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ECMSNL2AXXX with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of ECMSNL2AXXX mean?

ECMS is the institution code of Nederlandsche Bank (de) N.V., NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 2A is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Do I need ECMSNL2AXXX to send euros to Netherlands?

Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need ECMSNL2AXXX.

How long does it take to send money to Nederlandsche Bank (de) N.V.?

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

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