SWIFT/BIC code NBHKNOKKMOA
NBHKNOKKMOA belongs to Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBHKNOKKMOA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBHKNOKK |
| Branch code | MOA |
| Bank | Norges Bank |
| Branch | Department For Market Operations and Analysis |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
The way 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.
- MOA 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 branch is behind SWIFT code NBHKNOKKMOA?
NBHKNOKKMOA identifies Department For Market Operations and Analysis, a unit of Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Norges Bank?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NBHKNOKKMOA 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 NBHKNOKKMOA.
Does Norges Bank have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter NBHKNOKKMOA with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBHKNOKKMOA with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of NBHKNOKKMOA mean?
NBHK is the institution code of Norges Bank, NO stands for Norway, KK is the location code and MOA identifies the department Department For Market Operations and Analysis.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.