SWIFT/BIC code SAXODK21XXX

SAXODK21XXX belongs to Saxobank A/S in Hellerup, Denmark.

SAXODK21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSAXODK21XXX
8-character codeSAXODK21
Branch codeXXX
BankSaxobank A/S
BranchHead office
CityHellerup
CountryDenmark

The way the Saxobank A/S SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SAXO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DK 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 SWIFT code SAXODK21XXX?

SAXODK21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Saxobank A/S in Hellerup, Denmark. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Saxobank A/S.

Does Saxobank A/S have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – SAXODK21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Saxobank A/S in Denmark, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I use SAXODK21XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SAXODK21XXX against the details from Saxobank A/S before sending.

What does each part of SAXODK21XXX stand for?

SAXO is the bank code of Saxobank A/S, DK is the ISO code of Denmark, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Saxobank A/S in Denmark?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Danish Krone with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to Saxobank A/S take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.