SWIFT/BIC code SOFJNO22XXX

SOFJNO22XXX belongs to Sparebanken Sogn Og Fjordane in Foerde, Norway.

SOFJNO22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOFJNO22XXX
8-character codeSOFJNO22
Branch codeXXX
BankSparebanken Sogn Og Fjordane
BranchHead office
CityFoerde
CountryNorway

The way the Sparebanken Sogn Og Fjordane SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SOFJ Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
NO Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 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 SOFJNO22XXX?

SOFJNO22XXX identifies the head office of Sparebanken Sogn Og Fjordane in Foerde, Norway. Use it when you send money to an account at Sparebanken Sogn Og Fjordane.

What does each part of SOFJNO22XXX stand for?

SOFJ is the institution code of Sparebanken Sogn Og Fjordane, NO is the ISO code of Norway, 22 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

What happens if I use SOFJNO22XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOFJNO22XXX against the details from Sparebanken Sogn Og Fjordane before you confirm.

Does Sparebanken Sogn Og Fjordane have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – SOFJNO22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparebanken Sogn Og Fjordane in Norway, so there is no branch code to choose.

Do I need SOFJNO22XXX to send euros to Norway?

Norway belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SOFJNO22XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Sparebanken Sogn Og Fjordane in Norway?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.