SWIFT/BIC code NOYAFO21149
NOYAFO21149 belongs to Nordoya Sparikassi in Klaksvik, Faroe Islands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOYAFO21149 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOYAFO21 |
| Branch code | 149 |
| Bank | Nordoya Sparikassi |
| Branch | Faroe Islands Branch |
| City | Klaksvik |
| Country | Faroe Islands |
How the Nordoya Sparikassi SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NOYA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 149 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 branch uses BIC NOYAFO21149?
NOYAFO21149 identifies Faroe Islands Branch, part of Nordoya Sparikassi in Klaksvik, Faroe Islands. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NOYAFO21 instead of NOYAFO21149?
NOYAFO21 is the main office of Nordoya Sparikassi, while NOYAFO21149 points to Faroe Islands Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NOYAFO21149 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Nordoya Sparikassi take in Faroe Islands?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Nordoya Sparikassi?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NOYAFO21149, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Faroe Islands uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Nordoya Sparikassi have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Nordoya Sparikassi in Faroe Islands. All of them are listed on the page of Nordoya Sparikassi.
What do the letters in NOYAFO21149 stand for?
NOYA is the institution code of Nordoya Sparikassi, FO is the ISO code of Faroe Islands, 21 is the location code and 149 identifies the department Faroe Islands Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.