SWIFT/BIC code NORWNOK1XXX
NORWNOK1XXX belongs to Bank Norwegian in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NORWNOK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NORWNOK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Norwegian |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
How the Bank Norwegian SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NORW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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 institution uses BIC NORWNOK1XXX?
NORWNOK1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank Norwegian in Oslo, Norway. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank Norwegian.
Is NORWNOK1 and NORWNOK1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. NORWNOK1 is the short version of NORWNOK1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Bank Norwegian in Oslo.
Do I need NORWNOK1XXX 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 NORWNOK1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Bank Norwegian take in Norway?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of NORWNOK1XXX mean?
NORW is the institution code of Bank Norwegian, NO is the ISO code of Norway, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Norwegian 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.