SWIFT/BIC code SPAVNOBBOSO
SPAVNOBBOSO belongs to Sparebanken Vest in Os, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPAVNOBBOSO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPAVNOBB |
| Branch code | OSO |
| Bank | Sparebanken Vest |
| Branch | — |
| City | Os |
| Country | Norway |
The way the Sparebanken Vest SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPAV 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.
- OSO 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code SPAVNOBBOSO?
The code SPAVNOBBOSO belongs to Sparebanken Vest, a unit of Sparebanken Vest in Os, Norway. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Sparebanken Vest?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Norwegian Krone with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Sparebanken Vest take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SPAVNOBBOSO to send euros to Norway?
Norway belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SPAVNOBBOSO.
What do the letters in SPAVNOBBOSO stand for?
SPAV is the bank code of Sparebanken Vest, NO is the ISO code of Norway, BB is the location code and OSO identifies the branch Sparebanken Vest.
Does Sparebanken Vest have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparebanken Vest in Norway, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sparebanken Vest.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.