SWIFT/BIC code SOVENL31XXX
SOVENL31XXX belongs to Sociale Verzekeringsbank in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOVENL31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOVENL31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sociale Verzekeringsbank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amstelveen |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Sociale Verzekeringsbank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOVE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 SWIFT code SOVENL31XXX?
SOVENL31XXX identifies the main office of Sociale Verzekeringsbank in Amstelveen, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sociale Verzekeringsbank.
What happens if I use SOVENL31XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOVENL31XXX against the details from Sociale Verzekeringsbank before sending.
Has Sociale Verzekeringsbank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sociale Verzekeringsbank in Netherlands. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need SOVENL31XXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SOVENL31XXX.
How long does a transfer to Sociale Verzekeringsbank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are SOVENL31 and SOVENL31XXX the same code?
Yes. SOVENL31 is the 8-character version of SOVENL31XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Sociale Verzekeringsbank in Amstelveen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.