SWIFT/BIC code NBHKNOKKS03
NBHKNOKKS03 belongs to Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBHKNOKKS03 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBHKNOKK |
| Branch code | S03 |
| Bank | Norges Bank |
| Branch | S-Laan3 |
| 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.
- S03 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 SWIFT/BIC code NBHKNOKKS03?
NBHKNOKKS03 is the SWIFT/BIC code of S-Laan3, a branch or department of Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Norges Bank in Norway?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Norwegian Krone with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in NBHKNOKKS03 stand for?
NBHK is the institution code of Norges Bank, NO stands for Norway, KK is the location code and S03 identifies the branch S-Laan3.
Does Norges Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Norges Bank in Norway. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NBHKNOKK instead of NBHKNOKKS03?
NBHKNOKK is the main office of Norges Bank, while NBHKNOKKS03 points to S-Laan3. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NBHKNOKKS03 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need NBHKNOKKS03 to send euros to Norway?
Norway is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NBHKNOKKS03.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.