SWIFT/BIC code SKIANOBBXXX
SKIANOBBXXX belongs to Sbanken ASA in Bergen, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SKIANOBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SKIANOBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sbanken ASA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bergen |
| Country | Norway |
The way the Sbanken ASA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SKIA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB 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 SWIFT code SKIANOBBXXX?
SKIANOBBXXX identifies the main office of Sbanken ASA in Bergen, Norway. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sbanken ASA.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sbanken ASA?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Norwegian Krone with transfer services before you send.
Does Sbanken ASA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SKIANOBBXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sbanken ASA in Norway, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in SKIANOBBXXX stand for?
SKIA is the institution code of Sbanken ASA, NO is the ISO code of Norway, BB is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Is SKIANOBB and SKIANOBBXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SKIANOBB is the 8-character version of SKIANOBBXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Sbanken ASA in Bergen.
Do I need SKIANOBBXXX for a euro transfer to Norway?
Norway belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SKIANOBBXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.