SWIFT/BIC code NBHKNOKKS05
NBHKNOKKS05 belongs to Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBHKNOKKS05 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBHKNOKK |
| Branch code | S05 |
| Bank | Norges Bank |
| Branch | S-Laan5 |
| 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.
- S05 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 NBHKNOKKS05?
The code NBHKNOKKS05 belongs to S-Laan5, a branch or department of Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NBHKNOKKS05 for a euro transfer to Norway?
Norway is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NBHKNOKKS05.
How long does it take to send money to Norges Bank?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Norges Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Norges Bank in Norway. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NBHKNOKKS05 stand for?
NBHK is the institution code of Norges Bank, NO stands for Norway, KK is the location code and S05 is the code of the department S-Laan5.
Can I use NBHKNOKK instead of NBHKNOKKS05?
NBHKNOKK points to the head office of Norges Bank, while NBHKNOKKS05 is S-Laan5. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBHKNOKKS05.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.