SWIFT/BIC code LILLNO21XXX

LILLNO21XXX belongs to Lillesands Sparebank in Lillesand, Norway.

LILLNO21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLILLNO21XXX
8-character codeLILLNO21
Branch codeXXX
BankLillesands Sparebank
BranchHead office
CityLillesand
CountryNorway

The way the Lillesands Sparebank SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

LILL 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 LILLNO21XXX?

The code LILLNO21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Lillesands Sparebank in Lillesand, Norway. Use it when you send money to an account at Lillesands Sparebank.

What do the letters in LILLNO21XXX mean?

LILL is the institution code of Lillesands Sparebank, NO is the ISO code of Norway, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

What happens if I use LILLNO21XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LILLNO21XXX with the recipient before sending.

Does Lillesands Sparebank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, LILLNO21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Lillesands Sparebank in Norway, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Is LILLNO21 and LILLNO21XXX the same code?

Yes. LILLNO21 is the 8-character version of LILLNO21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Lillesands Sparebank in Lillesand.

Do I need LILLNO21XXX to send euros to Norway?

Norway is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need LILLNO21XXX.

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