SWIFT/BIC code EXESNL21XXX
EXESNL21XXX belongs to Banco Exterior de Espana SA in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EXESNL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EXESNL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Exterior de Espana SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Rotterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
How the Banco Exterior de Espana SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EXES 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 institution is behind SWIFT code EXESNL21XXX?
EXESNL21XXX identifies the main office of Banco Exterior de Espana SA in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Exterior de Espana SA.
What happens if I use EXESNL21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check EXESNL21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need EXESNL21XXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need EXESNL21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Banco Exterior de Espana SA take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is EXESNL21 and EXESNL21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. EXESNL21 is the short version of EXESNL21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Exterior de Espana SA in Rotterdam.
Does Banco Exterior de Espana SA use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, EXESNL21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Exterior de Espana SA in Netherlands, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.