SWIFT/BIC code PBASNOK1XXX
PBASNOK1XXX belongs to Privatbanken ASA in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBASNOK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBASNOK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Privatbanken ASA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
How the Privatbanken ASA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PBAS 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PBASNOK1XXX?
The code PBASNOK1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Privatbanken ASA in Oslo, Norway. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Privatbanken ASA.
Is PBASNOK1 and PBASNOK1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PBASNOK1 is the short version of PBASNOK1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Privatbanken ASA in Oslo.
Do I need PBASNOK1XXX to send euros to Norway?
Norway is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need PBASNOK1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Privatbanken ASA?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Privatbanken ASA have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PBASNOK1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Privatbanken ASA in Norway, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in PBASNOK1XXX stand for?
PBAS is the bank code of Privatbanken ASA, NO is the ISO code of Norway, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.