SWIFT/BIC code NBHKNOKKS01
NBHKNOKKS01 belongs to Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBHKNOKKS01 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBHKNOKK |
| Branch code | S01 |
| Bank | Norges Bank |
| Branch | S-Laan1 |
| 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.
- S01 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
What bank uses BIC NBHKNOKKS01?
NBHKNOKKS01 identifies S-Laan1, a unit of Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Norges Bank in Norway?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Norwegian Krone with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Norges Bank.
What do the letters in NBHKNOKKS01 stand for?
NBHK is the bank code of Norges Bank, NO stands for Norway, KK is the code for the city or region and S01 identifies the branch S-Laan1.
Do I need NBHKNOKKS01 to send euros to Norway?
Norway is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NBHKNOKKS01.
How long does it take to send money to Norges Bank?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.