SWIFT/BIC code SBOSNL2AXXX
SBOSNL2AXXX belongs to State Street Bank International GMBH Amsterdam Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBOSNL2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBOSNL2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | State Street Bank International GMBH Amsterdam Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the State Street Bank International GMBH Amsterdam Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBOS 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
What bank uses BIC SBOSNL2AXXX?
SBOSNL2AXXX identifies the main office of State Street Bank International GMBH Amsterdam Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at State Street Bank International GMBH Amsterdam Branch.
What do the letters in SBOSNL2AXXX stand for?
SBOS is the institution code of State Street Bank International GMBH Amsterdam Branch, NL stands for Netherlands, 2A is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is SBOSNL2A and SBOSNL2AXXX the same code?
Yes. SBOSNL2A is the short version of SBOSNL2AXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to State Street Bank International GMBH Amsterdam Branch in Amsterdam.
How long does a transfer to State Street Bank International GMBH Amsterdam Branch take in Netherlands?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SBOSNL2AXXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SBOSNL2AXXX.
What is the best way to send money to State Street Bank International GMBH Amsterdam Branch in Netherlands?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers 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.