SWIFT/BIC code NBORROBSXXX
NBORROBSXXX belongs to National Bank of Romania in Bucharest, Romania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBORROBSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBORROBS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Bank of Romania |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bucharest |
| Country | Romania |
How the National Bank of Romania SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBOR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 code NBORROBSXXX?
NBORROBSXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of National Bank of Romania in Bucharest, Romania. Use it when a payment to National Bank of Romania does not need a specific branch.
Is NBORROBS and NBORROBSXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. NBORROBS is the short version of NBORROBSXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to National Bank of Romania in Bucharest.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Romania take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NBORROBSXXX for a euro transfer to Romania?
Romania belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NBORROBSXXX.
What happens if I enter NBORROBSXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBORROBSXXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of NBORROBSXXX mean?
NBOR is the institution code of National Bank of Romania, RO stands for Romania, BS is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.