SWIFT/BIC code OPTVNL21IVE
OPTVNL21IVE belongs to Optiver Vof in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OPTVNL21IVE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OPTVNL21 |
| Branch code | IVE |
| Bank | Optiver Vof |
| Branch | — |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Optiver Vof SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OPTV 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.
- IVE 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 is behind BIC OPTVNL21IVE?
The code OPTVNL21IVE belongs to Optiver Vof, a branch or department of Optiver Vof in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Optiver Vof in Netherlands?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need OPTVNL21IVE for a euro transfer to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need OPTVNL21IVE.
What do the letters in OPTVNL21IVE stand for?
OPTV is the bank code of Optiver Vof, NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 21 is the location code and IVE is the code of the branch Optiver Vof.
Can I use OPTVNL21 instead of OPTVNL21IVE?
OPTVNL21 points to the main office of Optiver Vof, while OPTVNL21IVE points to Optiver Vof. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention OPTVNL21IVE.
What is the best way to send money to Optiver Vof in Netherlands?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.