SWIFT/BIC code SHEKNL21XXX
SHEKNL21XXX belongs to Shell e-Banking in The Hague, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHEKNL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHEKNL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shell e-Banking |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | The Hague |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Shell e-Banking SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHEK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL 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 SHEKNL21XXX?
SHEKNL21XXX identifies the main office of Shell e-Banking in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the code to use when a payment to Shell e-Banking does not need a specific branch.
Does Shell e-Banking use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SHEKNL21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Shell e-Banking in Netherlands, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is SHEKNL21 and SHEKNL21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SHEKNL21 is the short version of SHEKNL21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Shell e-Banking in The Hague.
What do the letters in SHEKNL21XXX stand for?
SHEK is the bank code of Shell e-Banking, NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need SHEKNL21XXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SHEKNL21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Shell e-Banking in Netherlands?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.