SWIFT/BIC code SIKRNOK1XXX
SIKRNOK1XXX belongs to Bankenes Sikringsfond in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIKRNOK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIKRNOK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bankenes Sikringsfond |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
The way the Bankenes Sikringsfond SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIKR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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 SIKRNOK1XXX?
SIKRNOK1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bankenes Sikringsfond in Oslo, Norway. Use it when you send money to an account at Bankenes Sikringsfond.
Does Bankenes Sikringsfond use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SIKRNOK1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bankenes Sikringsfond in Norway, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of SIKRNOK1XXX mean?
SIKR is the bank code of Bankenes Sikringsfond, NO is the ISO code of Norway, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are SIKRNOK1 and SIKRNOK1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SIKRNOK1 is the 8-character version of SIKRNOK1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Bankenes Sikringsfond in Oslo.
Do I need SIKRNOK1XXX for a euro transfer to Norway?
Norway belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SIKRNOK1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Bankenes Sikringsfond take in Norway?
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.