SWIFT/BIC code NBHKNOKKS02
NBHKNOKKS02 belongs to Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBHKNOKKS02 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBHKNOKK |
| Branch code | S02 |
| Bank | Norges Bank |
| Branch | S-Laan2 |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
The way the Norges Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- S02 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 NBHKNOKKS02?
The code NBHKNOKKS02 belongs to S-Laan2, a unit of Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Norges Bank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NBHKNOKKS02 for a euro transfer to Norway?
Norway belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NBHKNOKKS02.
Has Norges Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 do the letters in NBHKNOKKS02 mean?
NBHK is the bank code of Norges Bank, NO is the ISO code of Norway, KK is the location code and S02 is the code of the branch S-Laan2.
What is the best 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.