SWIFT/BIC code NBHKNOKKASA
NBHKNOKKASA belongs to Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBHKNOKKASA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBHKNOKK |
| Branch code | ASA |
| Bank | Norges Bank |
| Branch | Norges Bank AS An Authorised Agent In Nbo |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
How the Norges Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBHK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KK Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ASA 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 uses BIC NBHKNOKKASA?
NBHKNOKKASA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Norges Bank AS An Authorised Agent In Nbo, a unit of Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NBHKNOKK instead of NBHKNOKKASA?
NBHKNOKK points to the main office of Norges Bank, while NBHKNOKKASA is Norges Bank AS An Authorised Agent In Nbo. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBHKNOKKASA if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NBHKNOKKASA stand for?
NBHK is the bank code of Norges Bank, NO is the ISO code of Norway, KK is the location code and ASA is the code of the department Norges Bank AS An Authorised Agent In Nbo.
Does Norges Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Norges Bank in Norway, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Norges Bank.
How long does it take to send money to Norges Bank in Norway?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NBHKNOKKASA for a euro transfer to Norway?
Norway is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NBHKNOKKASA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.