SWIFT/BIC code GRUENO21XXX
GRUENO21XXX belongs to Grue Sparebank in Kirkenaer, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GRUENO21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GRUENO21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Grue Sparebank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kirkenaer |
| Country | Norway |
How the Grue Sparebank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GRUE 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 uses BIC GRUENO21XXX?
GRUENO21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Grue Sparebank in Kirkenaer, Norway. It is the code to use when a payment to Grue Sparebank does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of GRUENO21XXX stand for?
GRUE is the bank code of Grue Sparebank, NO is the ISO code of Norway, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Grue Sparebank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GRUENO21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Grue Sparebank in Norway, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are GRUENO21 and GRUENO21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. GRUENO21 is the short version of GRUENO21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Grue Sparebank in Kirkenaer.
How long does it take to send money to Grue Sparebank?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GRUENO21XXX for a euro transfer to Norway?
Norway is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GRUENO21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.