SWIFT/BIC code NBHKNOKKTVA
NBHKNOKKTVA belongs to Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBHKNOKKTVA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBHKNOKK |
| Branch code | TVA |
| Bank | Norges Bank |
| Branch | Interim Tvangsbalansering |
| 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.
- TVA 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 NBHKNOKKTVA?
NBHKNOKKTVA identifies Interim Tvangsbalansering, a unit of Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Norges Bank in Norway?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
What does each part of NBHKNOKKTVA mean?
NBHK is the institution code of Norges Bank, NO stands for Norway, KK is the code for the city or region and TVA is the code of the branch Interim Tvangsbalansering.
Can I use NBHKNOKK instead of NBHKNOKKTVA?
NBHKNOKK points to the head office of Norges Bank, while NBHKNOKKTVA points to Interim Tvangsbalansering. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBHKNOKKTVA.
How long does a transfer to Norges Bank take in Norway?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NBHKNOKKTVA to send euros to Norway?
Norway belongs to 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 still need NBHKNOKKTVA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.