SWIFT/BIC code ICBKNL2AXXX
ICBKNL2AXXX belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Amsterdam Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKNL2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKNL2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Amsterdam Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Amsterdam Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICBK 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ICBKNL2AXXX?
The code ICBKNL2AXXX belongs to the main office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Amsterdam Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Amsterdam Branch.
What do the letters in ICBKNL2AXXX stand for?
ICBK is the bank code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Amsterdam Branch, NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 2A is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Do I need ICBKNL2AXXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ICBKNL2AXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Amsterdam Branch?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are ICBKNL2A and ICBKNL2AXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ICBKNL2A is the 8-character version of ICBKNL2AXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Amsterdam Branch in Amsterdam.
Does Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Amsterdam Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ICBKNL2AXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Amsterdam Branch 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.