SWIFT/BIC code OPTENL21XXX
OPTENL21XXX belongs to Optionsxpress Europe B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OPTENL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OPTENL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Optionsxpress Europe B.V. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
How the Optionsxpress Europe B.V. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OPTE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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
What bank is behind BIC OPTENL21XXX?
OPTENL21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Optionsxpress Europe B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Use it when a payment to Optionsxpress Europe B.V. does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Optionsxpress Europe B.V.?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use OPTENL21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check OPTENL21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Optionsxpress Europe B.V. take in Netherlands?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need OPTENL21XXX for a euro transfer to Netherlands?
Netherlands is part of 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 do need OPTENL21XXX.
Are OPTENL21 and OPTENL21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. OPTENL21 is the 8-character version of OPTENL21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Optionsxpress Europe B.V. in Amsterdam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.