SWIFT/BIC code GRONNO21XXX

GRONNO21XXX belongs to Grong Sparebank in Grong, Norway.

GRONNO21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGRONNO21XXX
8-character codeGRONNO21
Branch codeXXX
BankGrong Sparebank
BranchHead office
CityGrong
CountryNorway

The way the Grong Sparebank SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

GRON Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
NO 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 BIC GRONNO21XXX?

GRONNO21XXX identifies the head office of Grong Sparebank in Grong, Norway. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Grong Sparebank.

What does each part of GRONNO21XXX mean?

GRON is the institution code of Grong Sparebank, NO is the ISO code of Norway, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

What is the best way to send money to Grong Sparebank in Norway?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Norwegian Krone with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to Grong Sparebank in Norway?

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

Do I need GRONNO21XXX for a euro transfer to Norway?

Norway belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GRONNO21XXX.

Is GRONNO21 and GRONNO21XXX the same code?

Yes. GRONNO21 is the 8-character version of GRONNO21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Grong Sparebank in Grong.

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