SWIFT/BIC code ESSENOKXXXX
ESSENOKXXXX belongs to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSENOKXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSENOKX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
How the Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ESSE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KX 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 is behind BIC ESSENOKXXXX?
The code ESSENOKXXXX belongs to the headquarters of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Oslo, Norway. It is the code to use when a payment to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken does not need a specific branch.
Do I need ESSENOKXXXX to send euros to Norway?
Norway belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ESSENOKXXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is ESSENOKX and ESSENOKXXXX the same code?
Yes. ESSENOKX is the short version of ESSENOKXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Oslo.
What happens if I enter ESSENOKXXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSENOKXXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in ESSENOKXXXX mean?
ESSE is the institution code of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, NO stands for Norway, KX is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.