SWIFT/BIC code SBNLNL2AXXX
SBNLNL2AXXX belongs to NV Settlement Bank of The Netherlands in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNLNL2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNLNL2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | NV Settlement Bank of The Netherlands |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
How the NV Settlement Bank of The Netherlands SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBNL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A 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 uses BIC SBNLNL2AXXX?
SBNLNL2AXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of NV Settlement Bank of The Netherlands in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at NV Settlement Bank of The Netherlands.
What happens if I use SBNLNL2AXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBNLNL2AXXX against the details from NV Settlement Bank of The Netherlands before you confirm.
What does each part of SBNLNL2AXXX mean?
SBNL is the institution code of NV Settlement Bank of The Netherlands, NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 2A is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to NV Settlement Bank of The Netherlands in Netherlands?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is SBNLNL2A and SBNLNL2AXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SBNLNL2A is the short version of SBNLNL2AXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to NV Settlement Bank of The Netherlands in Amsterdam.
How long does it take to send money to NV Settlement Bank of The Netherlands in Netherlands?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.