SWIFT/BIC code SAOENO22XXX
SAOENO22XXX belongs to Sparebanken Oest in Drammen, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAOENO22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAOENO22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparebanken Oest |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Drammen |
| Country | Norway |
How the Sparebanken Oest SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAOE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 is behind BIC SAOENO22XXX?
The code SAOENO22XXX belongs to the headquarters of Sparebanken Oest in Drammen, Norway. It is the code to use when a payment to Sparebanken Oest does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparebanken Oest?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Norwegian Krone with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SAOENO22XXX mean?
SAOE is the bank code of Sparebanken Oest, NO stands for Norway, 22 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use SAOENO22XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SAOENO22XXX against the details from Sparebanken Oest before sending.
Does Sparebanken Oest use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SAOENO22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparebanken Oest in Norway, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is SAOENO22 and SAOENO22XXX the same code?
Yes. SAOENO22 is the 8-character version of SAOENO22XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Sparebanken Oest in Drammen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.